Add 7/84 and 40/70
7/84 + 40/70 is 55/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
7/84 = 7 × 5/84 × 5 = 35/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
40/70 = 40 × 6/70 × 6 = 240/420 - Add the two like fractions:
35/420 + 240/420 = 35 + 240/420 = 275/420 - 275/420 simplified gives 55/84
- So, 7/84 + 40/70 = 55/84
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