Add 2/70 and 42/80
2/70 + 42/80 is 31/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
2/70 = 2 × 8/70 × 8 = 16/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
42/80 = 42 × 7/80 × 7 = 294/560 - Add the two like fractions:
16/560 + 294/560 = 16 + 294/560 = 310/560 - 310/560 simplified gives 31/56
- So, 2/70 + 42/80 = 31/56
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