Add 6/42 and 50/70
6/42 + 50/70 is 6/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
6/42 = 6 × 5/42 × 5 = 30/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
50/70 = 50 × 3/70 × 3 = 150/210 - Add the two like fractions:
30/210 + 150/210 = 30 + 150/210 = 180/210 - 180/210 simplified gives 6/7
- So, 6/42 + 50/70 = 6/7
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