Add 7/70 and 35/42
7/70 + 35/42 is 14/15.
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,
7/70 = 7 × 3/70 × 3 = 21/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
35/42 = 35 × 5/42 × 5 = 175/210 - Add the two like fractions:
21/210 + 175/210 = 21 + 175/210 = 196/210 - 196/210 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 7/70 + 35/42 = 14/15
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