Add 1/70 and 42/56
1/70 + 42/56 is 107/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
1/70 = 1 × 4/70 × 4 = 4/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
42/56 = 42 × 5/56 × 5 = 210/280 - Add the two like fractions:
4/280 + 210/280 = 4 + 210/280 = 214/280 - 214/280 simplified gives 107/140
- So, 1/70 + 42/56 = 107/140
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