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Add 14/8 and 70/42

1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 1 28/42

14/8 + 70/42 is 41/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 42 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    14/8 = 14 × 21/8 × 21 = 294/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    70/42 = 70 × 4/42 × 4 = 280/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/168 + 280/168 = 294 + 280/168 = 574/168
  5. 574/168 simplified gives 41/12
  6. So, 14/8 + 70/42 = 41/12
    In mixed form: 35/12

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