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Add 90/40 and 24/70

1st number: 2 10/40, 2nd number: 24/70

90/40 + 24/70 is 363/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    90/40 = 90 × 7/40 × 7 = 630/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    24/70 = 24 × 4/70 × 4 = 96/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/280 + 96/280 = 630 + 96/280 = 726/280
  5. 726/280 simplified gives 363/140
  6. So, 90/40 + 24/70 = 363/140
    In mixed form: 283/140

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