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Add 2/35 and 42/36

1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 1 6/36

2/35 + 42/36 is 257/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    2/35 = 2 × 36/35 × 36 = 72/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    42/36 = 42 × 35/36 × 35 = 1470/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/1260 + 1470/1260 = 72 + 1470/1260 = 1542/1260
  5. 1542/1260 simplified gives 257/210
  6. So, 2/35 + 42/36 = 257/210
    In mixed form: 147/210

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