Add 9/70 and 40/4
1st number: 9/70, 2nd number: 10 0/4
9/70 + 40/4 is 709/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
9/70 = 9 × 2/70 × 2 = 18/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
40/4 = 40 × 35/4 × 35 = 1400/140 - Add the two like fractions:
18/140 + 1400/140 = 18 + 1400/140 = 1418/140 - 1418/140 simplified gives 709/70
- So, 9/70 + 40/4 = 709/70
In mixed form: 109/70
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