Add 4/70 and 36/84
4/70 + 36/84 is 17/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
4/70 = 4 × 6/70 × 6 = 24/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
36/84 = 36 × 5/84 × 5 = 180/420 - Add the two like fractions:
24/420 + 180/420 = 24 + 180/420 = 204/420 - 204/420 simplified gives 17/35
- So, 4/70 + 36/84 = 17/35
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