Add 5/70 and 42/90
5/70 + 42/90 is 113/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
5/70 = 5 × 9/70 × 9 = 45/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
42/90 = 42 × 7/90 × 7 = 294/630 - Add the two like fractions:
45/630 + 294/630 = 45 + 294/630 = 339/630 - 339/630 simplified gives 113/210
- So, 5/70 + 42/90 = 113/210
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