Add 70/40 and 10/42
1st number: 1 30/40, 2nd number: 10/42
70/40 + 10/42 is 167/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 42 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
70/40 = 70 × 21/40 × 21 = 1470/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
10/42 = 10 × 20/42 × 20 = 200/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/840 + 200/840 = 1470 + 200/840 = 1670/840 - 1670/840 simplified gives 167/84
- So, 70/40 + 10/42 = 167/84
In mixed form: 183/84
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