Add 35/42 and 5/18
35/42 + 5/18 is 10/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
35/42 = 35 × 3/42 × 3 = 105/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126 - Add the two like fractions:
105/126 + 35/126 = 105 + 35/126 = 140/126 - 140/126 simplified gives 10/9
- So, 35/42 + 5/18 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9
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