Add 6/70 and 14/42
6/70 + 14/42 is 44/105.
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,
6/70 = 6 × 3/70 × 3 = 18/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
14/42 = 14 × 5/42 × 5 = 70/210 - Add the two like fractions:
18/210 + 70/210 = 18 + 70/210 = 88/210 - 88/210 simplified gives 44/105
- So, 6/70 + 14/42 = 44/105
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