Add 5/70 and 8/42
5/70 + 8/42 is 11/42.
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,
5/70 = 5 × 3/70 × 3 = 15/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
8/42 = 8 × 5/42 × 5 = 40/210 - Add the two like fractions:
15/210 + 40/210 = 15 + 40/210 = 55/210 - 55/210 simplified gives 11/42
- So, 5/70 + 8/42 = 11/42
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