Add 2/42 and 15/70
2/42 + 15/70 is 11/42.
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,
2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
15/70 = 15 × 3/70 × 3 = 45/210 - Add the two like fractions:
10/210 + 45/210 = 10 + 45/210 = 55/210 - 55/210 simplified gives 11/42
- So, 2/42 + 15/70 = 11/42
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