Add 1/42 and 10/35
1/42 + 10/35 is 13/42.
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,
1/42 = 1 × 5/42 × 5 = 5/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
10/35 = 10 × 6/35 × 6 = 60/210 - Add the two like fractions:
5/210 + 60/210 = 5 + 60/210 = 65/210 - 65/210 simplified gives 13/42
- So, 1/42 + 10/35 = 13/42
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