Add 9/70 and 24/40
9/70 + 24/40 is 51/70.
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,
9/70 = 9 × 4/70 × 4 = 36/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
24/40 = 24 × 7/40 × 7 = 168/280 - Add the two like fractions:
36/280 + 168/280 = 36 + 168/280 = 204/280 - 204/280 simplified gives 51/70
- So, 9/70 + 24/40 = 51/70
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