Add 56/70 and 16/42
56/70 + 16/42 is 124/105.
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,
56/70 = 56 × 3/70 × 3 = 168/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
16/42 = 16 × 5/42 × 5 = 80/210 - Add the two like fractions:
168/210 + 80/210 = 168 + 80/210 = 248/210 - 248/210 simplified gives 124/105
- So, 56/70 + 16/42 = 124/105
In mixed form: 119/105
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