Add 70/5 and 2/42, Solve 14 0/5 + 2/42 as a fraction

Add 70/5 and 2/42

1^st number: 14 0/5, 2^nd number: 2/42

70/5 + 2/42 is 295/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
70/5 = 70 × 42/5 × 42 = 2940/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210
Add the two like fractions:
2940/210 + 10/210 = 2940 + 10/210 = 2950/210
2950/210 simplified gives 295/21
So, 70/5 + 2/42 = 295/21
In mixed form: 141/21

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