Add 54/70 and 8/40
54/70 + 8/40 is 34/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
54/70 = 54 × 4/70 × 4 = 216/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
8/40 = 8 × 7/40 × 7 = 56/280 - Add the two like fractions:
216/280 + 56/280 = 216 + 56/280 = 272/280 - 272/280 simplified gives 34/35
- So, 54/70 + 8/40 = 34/35
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