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Add 2/42 and 27/70

2/42 + 27/70 is 13/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    27/70 = 27 × 3/70 × 3 = 81/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/210 + 81/210 = 10 + 81/210 = 91/210
  5. 91/210 simplified gives 13/30
  6. So, 2/42 + 27/70 = 13/30

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