Add 42/70 and 5/35
42/70 + 5/35 is 26/35.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 2/35 × 2 = 10/70 - Add the two like fractions:
42/70 + 10/70 = 42 + 10/70 = 52/70 - 52/70 simplified gives 26/35
- So, 42/70 + 5/35 = 26/35
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