Add 4/42 and 3/35
4/42 + 3/35 is 19/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
4/42 = 4 × 5/42 × 5 = 20/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
3/35 = 3 × 6/35 × 6 = 18/210 - Add the two like fractions:
20/210 + 18/210 = 20 + 18/210 = 38/210 - 38/210 simplified gives 19/105
- So, 4/42 + 3/35 = 19/105
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