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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
2/35 = 2 × 36/35 × 36 = 72/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
42/36 = 42 × 35/36 × 35 = 1470/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
72/1260 + 1470/1260 = 72 + 1470/1260 = 1542/1260 - 1542/1260 simplified gives 257/210
- So, 2/35 + 42/36 = 257/210
In mixed form: 147/210
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