Add 42/9 and 1/70
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 1/70
42/9 + 1/70 is 983/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
42/9 = 42 × 70/9 × 70 = 2940/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
1/70 = 1 × 9/70 × 9 = 9/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/630 + 9/630 = 2940 + 9/630 = 2949/630 - 2949/630 simplified gives 983/210
- So, 42/9 + 1/70 = 983/210
In mixed form: 4143/210
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