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Add 1/42 and 5/35

1/42 + 5/35 is 1/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    1/42 = 1 × 5/42 × 5 = 5/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    5/35 = 5 × 6/35 × 6 = 30/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/210 + 30/210 = 5 + 30/210 = 35/210
  5. 35/210 simplified gives 1/6
  6. So, 1/42 + 5/35 = 1/6

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