Add 10/42 and 63/70
10/42 + 63/70 is 239/210.
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,
63/70 = 63 × 3/70 × 3 = 189/210 - Add the two like fractions:
50/210 + 189/210 = 50 + 189/210 = 239/210 - So, 10/42 + 63/70 = 239/210
In mixed form: 129/210
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