Add 72/42 and 9/70
1st number: 1 30/42, 2nd number: 9/70
72/42 + 9/70 is 129/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
72/42 = 72 × 5/42 × 5 = 360/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
9/70 = 9 × 3/70 × 3 = 27/210 - Add the two like fractions:
360/210 + 27/210 = 360 + 27/210 = 387/210 - 387/210 simplified gives 129/70
- So, 72/42 + 9/70 = 129/70
In mixed form: 159/70
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