Add 9/70 and 35/40
9/70 + 35/40 is 281/280.
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,
35/40 = 35 × 7/40 × 7 = 245/280 - Add the two like fractions:
36/280 + 245/280 = 36 + 245/280 = 281/280 - So, 9/70 + 35/40 = 281/280
In mixed form: 11/280
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