Add 32/35 and 30/42
32/35 + 30/42 is 57/35.
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,
32/35 = 32 × 6/35 × 6 = 192/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
30/42 = 30 × 5/42 × 5 = 150/210 - Add the two like fractions:
192/210 + 150/210 = 192 + 150/210 = 342/210 - 342/210 simplified gives 57/35
- So, 32/35 + 30/42 = 57/35
In mixed form: 122/35
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