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Add 2/9 and 42/35

1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 1 7/35

2/9 + 42/35 is 64/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    2/9 = 2 × 35/9 × 35 = 70/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    42/35 = 42 × 9/35 × 9 = 378/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/315 + 378/315 = 70 + 378/315 = 448/315
  5. 448/315 simplified gives 64/45
  6. So, 2/9 + 42/35 = 64/45
    In mixed form: 119/45

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