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Add 35/5 and 15/42

1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 15/42

35/5 + 15/42 is 103/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
    35/5 = 35 × 42/5 × 42 = 1470/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    15/42 = 15 × 5/42 × 5 = 75/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/210 + 75/210 = 1470 + 75/210 = 1545/210
  5. 1545/210 simplified gives 103/14
  6. So, 35/5 + 15/42 = 103/14
    In mixed form: 75/14

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