Add 84/70 and 35/40
1st number: 1 14/70, 2nd number: 35/40
84/70 + 35/40 is 83/40.
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,
84/70 = 84 × 4/70 × 4 = 336/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
35/40 = 35 × 7/40 × 7 = 245/280 - Add the two like fractions:
336/280 + 245/280 = 336 + 245/280 = 581/280 - 581/280 simplified gives 83/40
- So, 84/70 + 35/40 = 83/40
In mixed form: 23/40
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