Add 70/49 and 42/72
1st number: 1 21/49, 2nd number: 42/72
70/49 + 42/72 is 169/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 72 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
70/49 = 70 × 72/49 × 72 = 5040/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
42/72 = 42 × 49/72 × 49 = 2058/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
5040/3528 + 2058/3528 = 5040 + 2058/3528 = 7098/3528 - 7098/3528 simplified gives 169/84
- So, 70/49 + 42/72 = 169/84
In mixed form: 21/84
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