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Add 4/70 and 50/42

1st number: 4/70, 2nd number: 1 8/42

4/70 + 50/42 is 131/105.

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,
    4/70 = 4 × 3/70 × 3 = 12/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    50/42 = 50 × 5/42 × 5 = 250/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/210 + 250/210 = 12 + 250/210 = 262/210
  5. 262/210 simplified gives 131/105
  6. So, 4/70 + 50/42 = 131/105
    In mixed form: 126/105

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