Add 1/70 and 7/42
1/70 + 7/42 is 19/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
1/70 = 1 × 3/70 × 3 = 3/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
7/42 = 7 × 5/42 × 5 = 35/210 - Add the two like fractions:
3/210 + 35/210 = 3 + 35/210 = 38/210 - 38/210 simplified gives 19/105
- So, 1/70 + 7/42 = 19/105
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