Add 1/42 and 15/70
1/42 + 15/70 is 5/21.
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,
1/42 = 1 × 5/42 × 5 = 5/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
15/70 = 15 × 3/70 × 3 = 45/210 - Add the two like fractions:
5/210 + 45/210 = 5 + 45/210 = 50/210 - 50/210 simplified gives 5/21
- So, 1/42 + 15/70 = 5/21
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