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Add 45/42 and 1/70

1st number: 1 3/42, 2nd number: 1/70

45/42 + 1/70 is 38/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    45/42 = 45 × 5/42 × 5 = 225/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    1/70 = 1 × 3/70 × 3 = 3/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/210 + 3/210 = 225 + 3/210 = 228/210
  5. 228/210 simplified gives 38/35
  6. So, 45/42 + 1/70 = 38/35
    In mixed form: 13/35

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