Add 1/42 and 25/70
1/42 + 25/70 is 8/21.
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,
25/70 = 25 × 3/70 × 3 = 75/210 - Add the two like fractions:
5/210 + 75/210 = 5 + 75/210 = 80/210 - 80/210 simplified gives 8/21
- So, 1/42 + 25/70 = 8/21
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