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Add 42/70 and 50/60

42/70 + 50/60 is 43/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    42/70 = 42 × 6/70 × 6 = 252/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    50/60 = 50 × 7/60 × 7 = 350/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/420 + 350/420 = 252 + 350/420 = 602/420
  5. 602/420 simplified gives 43/30
  6. So, 42/70 + 50/60 = 43/30
    In mixed form: 113/30

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