Add 8/70 and 18/40
8/70 + 18/40 is 79/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
8/70 = 8 × 4/70 × 4 = 32/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
18/40 = 18 × 7/40 × 7 = 126/280 - Add the two like fractions:
32/280 + 126/280 = 32 + 126/280 = 158/280 - 158/280 simplified gives 79/140
- So, 8/70 + 18/40 = 79/140
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