Add 42/70 and 5/6
42/70 + 5/6 is 43/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
42/70 = 42 × 3/70 × 3 = 126/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
5/6 = 5 × 35/6 × 35 = 175/210 - Add the two like fractions:
126/210 + 175/210 = 126 + 175/210 = 301/210 - 301/210 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 42/70 + 5/6 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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