Add 42/70 and 12/28
42/70 + 12/28 is 36/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
42/70 = 42 × 2/70 × 2 = 84/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
12/28 = 12 × 5/28 × 5 = 60/140 - Add the two like fractions:
84/140 + 60/140 = 84 + 60/140 = 144/140 - 144/140 simplified gives 36/35
- So, 42/70 + 12/28 = 36/35
In mixed form: 11/35
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