Add 10/42 and 36/70
10/42 + 36/70 is 79/105.
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,
10/42 = 10 × 5/42 × 5 = 50/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
36/70 = 36 × 3/70 × 3 = 108/210 - Add the two like fractions:
50/210 + 108/210 = 50 + 108/210 = 158/210 - 158/210 simplified gives 79/105
- So, 10/42 + 36/70 = 79/105
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