Add 9/70 and 42/60
9/70 + 42/60 is 29/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
9/70 = 9 × 6/70 × 6 = 54/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
42/60 = 42 × 7/60 × 7 = 294/420 - Add the two like fractions:
54/420 + 294/420 = 54 + 294/420 = 348/420 - 348/420 simplified gives 29/35
- So, 9/70 + 42/60 = 29/35
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