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Add 35/21 and 1/14

1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 1/14

35/21 + 1/14 is 73/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 14 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    35/21 = 35 × 2/21 × 2 = 70/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    1/14 = 1 × 3/14 × 3 = 3/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/42 + 3/42 = 70 + 3/42 = 73/42
  5. So, 35/21 + 1/14 = 73/42
    In mixed form: 131/42

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