Add 42/9 and 1/35
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 1/35
42/9 + 1/35 is 493/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
42/9 = 42 × 35/9 × 35 = 1470/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
1/35 = 1 × 9/35 × 9 = 9/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/315 + 9/315 = 1470 + 9/315 = 1479/315 - 1479/315 simplified gives 493/105
- So, 42/9 + 1/35 = 493/105
In mixed form: 473/105
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