Add 5/42 and 45/70
5/42 + 45/70 is 16/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
5/42 = 5 × 5/42 × 5 = 25/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
45/70 = 45 × 3/70 × 3 = 135/210 - Add the two like fractions:
25/210 + 135/210 = 25 + 135/210 = 160/210 - 160/210 simplified gives 16/21
- So, 5/42 + 45/70 = 16/21
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