Add 5/28 and 40/70
5/28 + 40/70 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
40/70 = 40 × 2/70 × 2 = 80/140 - Add the two like fractions:
25/140 + 80/140 = 25 + 80/140 = 105/140 - 105/140 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 5/28 + 40/70 = 3/4
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