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Add 10/35 and 5/42

10/35 + 5/42 is 17/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    10/35 = 10 × 6/35 × 6 = 60/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    5/42 = 5 × 5/42 × 5 = 25/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/210 + 25/210 = 60 + 25/210 = 85/210
  5. 85/210 simplified gives 17/42
  6. So, 10/35 + 5/42 = 17/42

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