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Add 42/70 and 35/9

1st number: 42/70, 2nd number: 3 8/9

42/70 + 35/9 is 202/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 9 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    42/70 = 42 × 9/70 × 9 = 378/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
    35/9 = 35 × 70/9 × 70 = 2450/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/630 + 2450/630 = 378 + 2450/630 = 2828/630
  5. 2828/630 simplified gives 202/45
  6. So, 42/70 + 35/9 = 202/45
    In mixed form: 422/45

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