Add 70/40 and 24/35
1st number: 1 30/40, 2nd number: 24/35
70/40 + 24/35 is 341/140.
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,
24/35 = 24 × 8/35 × 8 = 192/280 - Add the two like fractions:
490/280 + 192/280 = 490 + 192/280 = 682/280 - 682/280 simplified gives 341/140
- So, 70/40 + 24/35 = 341/140
In mixed form: 261/140
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