Add 35/5 and 42/56
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 42/56
35/5 + 42/56 is 31/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
35/5 = 35 × 56/5 × 56 = 1960/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
42/56 = 42 × 5/56 × 5 = 210/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/280 + 210/280 = 1960 + 210/280 = 2170/280 - 2170/280 simplified gives 31/4
- So, 35/5 + 42/56 = 31/4
In mixed form: 73/4
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