Add 1/35 and 15/42
1/35 + 15/42 is 27/70.
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,
1/35 = 1 × 6/35 × 6 = 6/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
15/42 = 15 × 5/42 × 5 = 75/210 - Add the two like fractions:
6/210 + 75/210 = 6 + 75/210 = 81/210 - 81/210 simplified gives 27/70
- So, 1/35 + 15/42 = 27/70
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