Add 72/70 and 5/42
1st number: 1 2/70, 2nd number: 5/42
72/70 + 5/42 is 241/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
72/70 = 72 × 3/70 × 3 = 216/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
5/42 = 5 × 5/42 × 5 = 25/210 - Add the two like fractions:
216/210 + 25/210 = 216 + 25/210 = 241/210 - So, 72/70 + 5/42 = 241/210
In mixed form: 131/210
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