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Add 70/84 and 35/40

70/84 + 35/40 is 41/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 40 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
    70/84 = 70 × 10/84 × 10 = 700/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
    35/40 = 35 × 21/40 × 21 = 735/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/840 + 735/840 = 700 + 735/840 = 1435/840
  5. 1435/840 simplified gives 41/24
  6. So, 70/84 + 35/40 = 41/24
    In mixed form: 117/24

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