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Add 14/42 and 42/35

1st number: 14/42, 2nd number: 1 7/35

14/42 + 42/35 is 23/15.

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,
    14/42 = 14 × 5/42 × 5 = 70/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    42/35 = 42 × 6/35 × 6 = 252/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/210 + 252/210 = 70 + 252/210 = 322/210
  5. 322/210 simplified gives 23/15
  6. So, 14/42 + 42/35 = 23/15
    In mixed form: 18/15

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