Add 42/70 and 9/14
42/70 + 9/14 is 87/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 14 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 14 × 5 = 70,
9/14 = 9 × 5/14 × 5 = 45/70 - Add the two like fractions:
42/70 + 45/70 = 42 + 45/70 = 87/70 - So, 42/70 + 9/14 = 87/70
In mixed form: 117/70
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