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Add 28/42 and 4/35

28/42 + 4/35 is 82/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    28/42 = 28 × 5/42 × 5 = 140/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    4/35 = 4 × 6/35 × 6 = 24/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/210 + 24/210 = 140 + 24/210 = 164/210
  5. 164/210 simplified gives 82/105
  6. So, 28/42 + 4/35 = 82/105

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