Add 42/3 and 75/70
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 1 5/70
42/3 + 75/70 is 211/14.
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,
75/70 = 75 × 3/70 × 3 = 225/210 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/210 + 225/210 = 2940 + 225/210 = 3165/210 - 3165/210 simplified gives 211/14
- So, 42/3 + 75/70 = 211/14
In mixed form: 151/14
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