Add 42/3 and 42/70
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 42/70
42/3 + 42/70 is 73/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
42/3 = 42 × 70/3 × 70 = 2940/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
42/70 = 42 × 3/70 × 3 = 126/210 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/210 + 126/210 = 2940 + 126/210 = 3066/210 - 3066/210 simplified gives 73/5
- So, 42/3 + 42/70 = 73/5
In mixed form: 143/5
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