Add 70/40 and 2/35
1st number: 1 30/40, 2nd number: 2/35
70/40 + 2/35 is 253/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
70/40 = 70 × 7/40 × 7 = 490/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
2/35 = 2 × 8/35 × 8 = 16/280 - Add the two like fractions:
490/280 + 16/280 = 490 + 16/280 = 506/280 - 506/280 simplified gives 253/140
- So, 70/40 + 2/35 = 253/140
In mixed form: 1113/140
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