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Add 3/70 and 1/42

3/70 + 1/42 is 1/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    3/70 = 3 × 3/70 × 3 = 9/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    1/42 = 1 × 5/42 × 5 = 5/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/210 + 5/210 = 9 + 5/210 = 14/210
  5. 14/210 simplified gives 1/15
  6. So, 3/70 + 1/42 = 1/15

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