Add 35/42 and 18/21
35/42 + 18/21 is 71/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
35/42 = 35 × 1/42 × 1 = 35/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
18/21 = 18 × 2/21 × 2 = 36/42 - Add the two like fractions:
35/42 + 36/42 = 35 + 36/42 = 71/42 - So, 35/42 + 18/21 = 71/42
In mixed form: 129/42
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