Add 42/70 and 30/35
42/70 + 30/35 is 51/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
42/70 = 42 × 1/70 × 1 = 42/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
30/35 = 30 × 2/35 × 2 = 60/70 - Add the two like fractions:
42/70 + 60/70 = 42 + 60/70 = 102/70 - 102/70 simplified gives 51/35
- So, 42/70 + 30/35 = 51/35
In mixed form: 116/35
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