Add 56/70 and 2/40
56/70 + 2/40 is 17/20.
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,
56/70 = 56 × 4/70 × 4 = 224/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280 - Add the two like fractions:
224/280 + 14/280 = 224 + 14/280 = 238/280 - 238/280 simplified gives 17/20
- So, 56/70 + 2/40 = 17/20
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