Add 42/9 and 7/70
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 7/70
42/9 + 7/70 is 143/30.
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,
7/70 = 7 × 9/70 × 9 = 63/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/630 + 63/630 = 2940 + 63/630 = 3003/630 - 3003/630 simplified gives 143/30
- So, 42/9 + 7/70 = 143/30
In mixed form: 423/30
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