Add 2/35 and 18/42
2/35 + 18/42 is 17/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
2/35 = 2 × 6/35 × 6 = 12/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
18/42 = 18 × 5/42 × 5 = 90/210 - Add the two like fractions:
12/210 + 90/210 = 12 + 90/210 = 102/210 - 102/210 simplified gives 17/35
- So, 2/35 + 18/42 = 17/35
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