Add 4/70 and 60/42, Solve 4/70 + 1 18/42 as a fraction

Add 4/70 and 60/42

1^st number: 4/70, 2^nd number: 1 18/42

4/70 + 60/42 is 52/35.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
4/70 = 4 × 3/70 × 3 = 12/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
60/42 = 60 × 5/42 × 5 = 300/210
Add the two like fractions:
12/210 + 300/210 = 12 + 300/210 = 312/210
312/210 simplified gives 52/35
So, 4/70 + 60/42 = 52/35
In mixed form: 117/35

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