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Add 35/15 and 14/42

1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 14/42

35/15 + 14/42 is 8/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    35/15 = 35 × 14/15 × 14 = 490/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    14/42 = 14 × 5/42 × 5 = 70/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/210 + 70/210 = 490 + 70/210 = 560/210
  5. 560/210 simplified gives 8/3
  6. So, 35/15 + 14/42 = 8/3
    In mixed form: 22/3

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