Add 4/21 and 10/70
4/21 + 10/70 is 1/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
4/21 = 4 × 10/21 × 10 = 40/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
10/70 = 10 × 3/70 × 3 = 30/210 - Add the two like fractions:
40/210 + 30/210 = 40 + 30/210 = 70/210 - 70/210 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 4/21 + 10/70 = 1/3
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