Add 42/28 and 1/70
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 1/70
42/28 + 1/70 is 53/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
42/28 = 42 × 5/28 × 5 = 210/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
1/70 = 1 × 2/70 × 2 = 2/140 - Add the two like fractions:
210/140 + 2/140 = 210 + 2/140 = 212/140 - 212/140 simplified gives 53/35
- So, 42/28 + 1/70 = 53/35
In mixed form: 118/35
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