Add 28/70 and 5/42
28/70 + 5/42 is 109/210.
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,
28/70 = 28 × 3/70 × 3 = 84/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
5/42 = 5 × 5/42 × 5 = 25/210 - Add the two like fractions:
84/210 + 25/210 = 84 + 25/210 = 109/210 - So, 28/70 + 5/42 = 109/210
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