Add 4/70 and 8/42
4/70 + 8/42 is 26/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/42 = 8 × 5/42 × 5 = 40/210 - Add the two like fractions:
12/210 + 40/210 = 12 + 40/210 = 52/210 - 52/210 simplified gives 26/105
- So, 4/70 + 8/42 = 26/105
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