Add 14/42 and 6/70
14/42 + 6/70 is 44/105.
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,
14/42 = 14 × 5/42 × 5 = 70/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
6/70 = 6 × 3/70 × 3 = 18/210 - Add the two like fractions:
70/210 + 18/210 = 70 + 18/210 = 88/210 - 88/210 simplified gives 44/105
- So, 14/42 + 6/70 = 44/105
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