Add 42/20 and 9/70
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 9/70
42/20 + 9/70 is 78/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
42/20 = 42 × 7/20 × 7 = 294/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
9/70 = 9 × 2/70 × 2 = 18/140 - Add the two like fractions:
294/140 + 18/140 = 294 + 18/140 = 312/140 - 312/140 simplified gives 78/35
- So, 42/20 + 9/70 = 78/35
In mixed form: 28/35
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