Add 84/40 and 2/70
1st number: 2 4/40, 2nd number: 2/70
84/40 + 2/70 is 149/70.
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,
84/40 = 84 × 7/40 × 7 = 588/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
2/70 = 2 × 4/70 × 4 = 8/280 - Add the two like fractions:
588/280 + 8/280 = 588 + 8/280 = 596/280 - 596/280 simplified gives 149/70
- So, 84/40 + 2/70 = 149/70
In mixed form: 29/70
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