Add 49/70 and 40/75
49/70 + 40/75 is 37/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 75 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 15 = 1050,
49/70 = 49 × 15/70 × 15 = 735/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
40/75 = 40 × 14/75 × 14 = 560/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
735/1050 + 560/1050 = 735 + 560/1050 = 1295/1050 - 1295/1050 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 49/70 + 40/75 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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