Add 4/9 and 42/70
4/9 + 42/70 is 47/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
4/9 = 4 × 70/9 × 70 = 280/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
42/70 = 42 × 9/70 × 9 = 378/630 - Add the two like fractions:
280/630 + 378/630 = 280 + 378/630 = 658/630 - 658/630 simplified gives 47/45
- So, 4/9 + 42/70 = 47/45
In mixed form: 12/45
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