Add 1/4 and 35/42
1/4 + 35/42 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
1/4 = 1 × 21/4 × 21 = 21/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
35/42 = 35 × 2/42 × 2 = 70/84 - Add the two like fractions:
21/84 + 70/84 = 21 + 70/84 = 91/84 - 91/84 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 1/4 + 35/42 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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