Add 49/70 and 3/42
49/70 + 3/42 is 27/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
49/70 = 49 × 3/70 × 3 = 147/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
3/42 = 3 × 5/42 × 5 = 15/210 - Add the two like fractions:
147/210 + 15/210 = 147 + 15/210 = 162/210 - 162/210 simplified gives 27/35
- So, 49/70 + 3/42 = 27/35
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