Add 8/35 and 36/42
8/35 + 36/42 is 38/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
8/35 = 8 × 6/35 × 6 = 48/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
36/42 = 36 × 5/42 × 5 = 180/210 - Add the two like fractions:
48/210 + 180/210 = 48 + 180/210 = 228/210 - 228/210 simplified gives 38/35
- So, 8/35 + 36/42 = 38/35
In mixed form: 13/35
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