Add 70/8 and 14/42
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 14/42
70/8 + 14/42 is 109/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
70/8 = 70 × 21/8 × 21 = 1470/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
14/42 = 14 × 4/42 × 4 = 56/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/168 + 56/168 = 1470 + 56/168 = 1526/168 - 1526/168 simplified gives 109/12
- So, 70/8 + 14/42 = 109/12
In mixed form: 91/12
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