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Add 35/42 and 24/28

35/42 + 24/28 is 71/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    35/42 = 35 × 2/42 × 2 = 70/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    24/28 = 24 × 3/28 × 3 = 72/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/84 + 72/84 = 70 + 72/84 = 142/84
  5. 142/84 simplified gives 71/42
  6. So, 35/42 + 24/28 = 71/42
    In mixed form: 129/42

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