Add 42/12 and 50/70
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 50/70
42/12 + 50/70 is 59/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
42/12 = 42 × 35/12 × 35 = 1470/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
50/70 = 50 × 6/70 × 6 = 300/420 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/420 + 300/420 = 1470 + 300/420 = 1770/420 - 1770/420 simplified gives 59/14
- So, 42/12 + 50/70 = 59/14
In mixed form: 43/14
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