Add 25/6 and 42/70
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 42/70
25/6 + 42/70 is 143/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
25/6 = 25 × 35/6 × 35 = 875/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
42/70 = 42 × 3/70 × 3 = 126/210 - Add the two like fractions:
875/210 + 126/210 = 875 + 126/210 = 1001/210 - 1001/210 simplified gives 143/30
- So, 25/6 + 42/70 = 143/30
In mixed form: 423/30
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