Add 1/42 and 27/70
1/42 + 27/70 is 43/105.
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,
27/70 = 27 × 3/70 × 3 = 81/210 - Add the two like fractions:
5/210 + 81/210 = 5 + 81/210 = 86/210 - 86/210 simplified gives 43/105
- So, 1/42 + 27/70 = 43/105
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