Add 8/42 and 72/70
1st number: 8/42, 2nd number: 1 2/70
8/42 + 72/70 is 128/105.
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,
8/42 = 8 × 5/42 × 5 = 40/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
72/70 = 72 × 3/70 × 3 = 216/210 - Add the two like fractions:
40/210 + 216/210 = 40 + 216/210 = 256/210 - 256/210 simplified gives 128/105
- So, 8/42 + 72/70 = 128/105
In mixed form: 123/105
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