Add 7/40 and 20/70
7/40 + 20/70 is 129/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
7/40 = 7 × 7/40 × 7 = 49/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
20/70 = 20 × 4/70 × 4 = 80/280 - Add the two like fractions:
49/280 + 80/280 = 49 + 80/280 = 129/280 - So, 7/40 + 20/70 = 129/280
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