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Add 7/70 and 2/40

7/70 + 2/40 is 3/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    7/70 = 7 × 4/70 × 4 = 28/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/280 + 14/280 = 28 + 14/280 = 42/280
  5. 42/280 simplified gives 3/20
  6. So, 7/70 + 2/40 = 3/20

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