Add 45/6 and 42/70
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 42/70
45/6 + 42/70 is 81/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
45/6 = 45 × 35/6 × 35 = 1575/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
42/70 = 42 × 3/70 × 3 = 126/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/210 + 126/210 = 1575 + 126/210 = 1701/210 - 1701/210 simplified gives 81/10
- So, 45/6 + 42/70 = 81/10
In mixed form: 81/10
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