Add 42/70 and 8/9
42/70 + 8/9 is 67/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
42/70 = 42 × 9/70 × 9 = 378/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
8/9 = 8 × 70/9 × 70 = 560/630 - Add the two like fractions:
378/630 + 560/630 = 378 + 560/630 = 938/630 - 938/630 simplified gives 67/45
- So, 42/70 + 8/9 = 67/45
In mixed form: 122/45
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