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Add 1/35 and 42/6

1st number: 1/35, 2nd number: 7 0/6

1/35 + 42/6 is 246/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    1/35 = 1 × 6/35 × 6 = 6/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    42/6 = 42 × 35/6 × 35 = 1470/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/210 + 1470/210 = 6 + 1470/210 = 1476/210
  5. 1476/210 simplified gives 246/35
  6. So, 1/35 + 42/6 = 246/35
    In mixed form: 71/35

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