Add 5/4 and 40/70
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 40/70
5/4 + 40/70 is 51/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
5/4 = 5 × 35/4 × 35 = 175/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
40/70 = 40 × 2/70 × 2 = 80/140 - Add the two like fractions:
175/140 + 80/140 = 175 + 80/140 = 255/140 - 255/140 simplified gives 51/28
- So, 5/4 + 40/70 = 51/28
In mixed form: 123/28
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