Add 2/35 and 42/6
1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 7 0/6
2/35 + 42/6 is 247/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 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 6 × 35 = 210,
42/6 = 42 × 35/6 × 35 = 1470/210 - Add the two like fractions:
12/210 + 1470/210 = 12 + 1470/210 = 1482/210 - 1482/210 simplified gives 247/35
- So, 2/35 + 42/6 = 247/35
In mixed form: 72/35
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