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Add 10/14 and 42/70

10/14 + 42/70 is 46/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    10/14 = 10 × 5/14 × 5 = 50/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    42/70 = 42 × 1/70 × 1 = 42/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/70 + 42/70 = 50 + 42/70 = 92/70
  5. 92/70 simplified gives 46/35
  6. So, 10/14 + 42/70 = 46/35
    In mixed form: 111/35

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