Add 5/70 and 42/60
5/70 + 42/60 is 27/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
5/70 = 5 × 6/70 × 6 = 30/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
42/60 = 42 × 7/60 × 7 = 294/420 - Add the two like fractions:
30/420 + 294/420 = 30 + 294/420 = 324/420 - 324/420 simplified gives 27/35
- So, 5/70 + 42/60 = 27/35
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