Add 6/49 and 40/70
6/49 + 40/70 is 34/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 70 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
6/49 = 6 × 10/49 × 10 = 60/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
40/70 = 40 × 7/70 × 7 = 280/490 - Add the two like fractions:
60/490 + 280/490 = 60 + 280/490 = 340/490 - 340/490 simplified gives 34/49
- So, 6/49 + 40/70 = 34/49
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/49+40/70 6/49+80/70 6/98+40/70 18/49+40/70 30/49+40/70 42/49+40/70