Add 70/35 and 45/40
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 1 5/40
70/35 + 45/40 is 25/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
70/35 = 70 × 8/35 × 8 = 560/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
45/40 = 45 × 7/40 × 7 = 315/280 - Add the two like fractions:
560/280 + 315/280 = 560 + 315/280 = 875/280 - 875/280 simplified gives 25/8
- So, 70/35 + 45/40 = 25/8
In mixed form: 31/8
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