Add 42/4 and 45/70
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 45/70
42/4 + 45/70 is 78/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
42/4 = 42 × 35/4 × 35 = 1470/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
45/70 = 45 × 2/70 × 2 = 90/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/140 + 90/140 = 1470 + 90/140 = 1560/140 - 1560/140 simplified gives 78/7
- So, 42/4 + 45/70 = 78/7
In mixed form: 111/7
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