Add 70/28 and 2/40
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 2/40
70/28 + 2/40 is 51/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
70/28 = 70 × 10/28 × 10 = 700/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280 - Add the two like fractions:
700/280 + 14/280 = 700 + 14/280 = 714/280 - 714/280 simplified gives 51/20
- So, 70/28 + 2/40 = 51/20
In mixed form: 211/20
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