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Add 70/5 and 7/42

1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 7/42

70/5 + 7/42 is 85/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
    70/5 = 70 × 42/5 × 42 = 2940/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    7/42 = 7 × 5/42 × 5 = 35/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/210 + 35/210 = 2940 + 35/210 = 2975/210
  5. 2975/210 simplified gives 85/6
  6. So, 70/5 + 7/42 = 85/6
    In mixed form: 141/6

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