Add 42/9 and 16/70
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 16/70
42/9 + 16/70 is 514/105.
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,
16/70 = 16 × 9/70 × 9 = 144/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/630 + 144/630 = 2940 + 144/630 = 3084/630 - 3084/630 simplified gives 514/105
- So, 42/9 + 16/70 = 514/105
In mixed form: 494/105
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