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Add 1/35 and 42/56

1/35 + 42/56 is 109/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    1/35 = 1 × 8/35 × 8 = 8/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    42/56 = 42 × 5/56 × 5 = 210/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/280 + 210/280 = 8 + 210/280 = 218/280
  5. 218/280 simplified gives 109/140
  6. So, 1/35 + 42/56 = 109/140

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