Add 9/40 and 48/70
9/40 + 48/70 is 51/56.
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,
9/40 = 9 × 7/40 × 7 = 63/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
48/70 = 48 × 4/70 × 4 = 192/280 - Add the two like fractions:
63/280 + 192/280 = 63 + 192/280 = 255/280 - 255/280 simplified gives 51/56
- So, 9/40 + 48/70 = 51/56
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