Add 72/42 and 98/70
1st number: 1 30/42, 2nd number: 1 28/70
72/42 + 98/70 is 109/35.
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,
98/70 = 98 × 3/70 × 3 = 294/210 - Add the two like fractions:
360/210 + 294/210 = 360 + 294/210 = 654/210 - 654/210 simplified gives 109/35
- So, 72/42 + 98/70 = 109/35
In mixed form: 34/35
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