Add 42/70 and 10/8
1st number: 42/70, 2nd number: 1 2/8
42/70 + 10/8 is 37/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
42/70 = 42 × 4/70 × 4 = 168/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
10/8 = 10 × 35/8 × 35 = 350/280 - Add the two like fractions:
168/280 + 350/280 = 168 + 350/280 = 518/280 - 518/280 simplified gives 37/20
- So, 42/70 + 10/8 = 37/20
In mixed form: 117/20
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