Add 2/70 and 10/42
2/70 + 10/42 is 4/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
2/70 = 2 × 3/70 × 3 = 6/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
10/42 = 10 × 5/42 × 5 = 50/210 - Add the two like fractions:
6/210 + 50/210 = 6 + 50/210 = 56/210 - 56/210 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 2/70 + 10/42 = 4/15
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