Add 28/35 and 18/42
28/35 + 18/42 is 43/35.
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,
28/35 = 28 × 6/35 × 6 = 168/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
18/42 = 18 × 5/42 × 5 = 90/210 - Add the two like fractions:
168/210 + 90/210 = 168 + 90/210 = 258/210 - 258/210 simplified gives 43/35
- So, 28/35 + 18/42 = 43/35
In mixed form: 18/35
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