Add 36/42 and 24/70
36/42 + 24/70 is 6/5.
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,
36/42 = 36 × 5/42 × 5 = 180/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
24/70 = 24 × 3/70 × 3 = 72/210 - Add the two like fractions:
180/210 + 72/210 = 180 + 72/210 = 252/210 - 252/210 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 36/42 + 24/70 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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