Add 6/42 and 6/35
6/42 + 6/35 is 11/35.
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,
6/42 = 6 × 5/42 × 5 = 30/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
6/35 = 6 × 6/35 × 6 = 36/210 - Add the two like fractions:
30/210 + 36/210 = 30 + 36/210 = 66/210 - 66/210 simplified gives 11/35
- So, 6/42 + 6/35 = 11/35
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