Add 35/75 and 10/42
35/75 + 10/42 is 74/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 42 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
35/75 = 35 × 14/75 × 14 = 490/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
10/42 = 10 × 25/42 × 25 = 250/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
490/1050 + 250/1050 = 490 + 250/1050 = 740/1050 - 740/1050 simplified gives 74/105
- So, 35/75 + 10/42 = 74/105
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