Add 70/40 and 27/49
1st number: 1 30/40, 2nd number: 27/49
70/40 + 27/49 is 451/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 49 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
70/40 = 70 × 49/40 × 49 = 3430/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
27/49 = 27 × 40/49 × 40 = 1080/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/1960 + 1080/1960 = 3430 + 1080/1960 = 4510/1960 - 4510/1960 simplified gives 451/196
- So, 70/40 + 27/49 = 451/196
In mixed form: 259/196
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