Add 8/70 and 20/42
8/70 + 20/42 is 62/105.
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,
8/70 = 8 × 3/70 × 3 = 24/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
20/42 = 20 × 5/42 × 5 = 100/210 - Add the two like fractions:
24/210 + 100/210 = 24 + 100/210 = 124/210 - 124/210 simplified gives 62/105
- So, 8/70 + 20/42 = 62/105
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