Add 10/70 and 24/42
10/70 + 24/42 is 5/7.
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,
10/70 = 10 × 3/70 × 3 = 30/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
24/42 = 24 × 5/42 × 5 = 120/210 - Add the two like fractions:
30/210 + 120/210 = 30 + 120/210 = 150/210 - 150/210 simplified gives 5/7
- So, 10/70 + 24/42 = 5/7
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