Add 8/40 and 5/70
8/40 + 5/70 is 19/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
8/40 = 8 × 7/40 × 7 = 56/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
5/70 = 5 × 4/70 × 4 = 20/280 - Add the two like fractions:
56/280 + 20/280 = 56 + 20/280 = 76/280 - 76/280 simplified gives 19/70
- So, 8/40 + 5/70 = 19/70
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