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Add 42/49 and 24/70

42/49 + 24/70 is 6/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 70 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
    42/49 = 42 × 10/49 × 10 = 420/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
    24/70 = 24 × 7/70 × 7 = 168/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/490 + 168/490 = 420 + 168/490 = 588/490
  5. 588/490 simplified gives 6/5
  6. So, 42/49 + 24/70 = 6/5
    In mixed form: 11/5

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