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Add 35/4 and 30/42

1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 30/42

35/4 + 30/42 is 265/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 42 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    35/4 = 35 × 21/4 × 21 = 735/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    30/42 = 30 × 2/42 × 2 = 60/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/84 + 60/84 = 735 + 60/84 = 795/84
  5. 795/84 simplified gives 265/28
  6. So, 35/4 + 30/42 = 265/28
    In mixed form: 913/28

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