Add 35/42 and 5/21
35/42 + 5/21 is 15/14.
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,
5/21 = 5 × 2/21 × 2 = 10/42 - Add the two like fractions:
35/42 + 10/42 = 35 + 10/42 = 45/42 - 45/42 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 35/42 + 5/21 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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