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Add 42/70 and 30/40

42/70 + 30/40 is 27/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    42/70 = 42 × 4/70 × 4 = 168/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    30/40 = 30 × 7/40 × 7 = 210/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/280 + 210/280 = 168 + 210/280 = 378/280
  5. 378/280 simplified gives 27/20
  6. So, 42/70 + 30/40 = 27/20
    In mixed form: 17/20

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