Add 42/9 and 15/70
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 15/70
42/9 + 15/70 is 205/42.
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,
15/70 = 15 × 9/70 × 9 = 135/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/630 + 135/630 = 2940 + 135/630 = 3075/630 - 3075/630 simplified gives 205/42
- So, 42/9 + 15/70 = 205/42
In mixed form: 437/42
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