Add 36/35 and 42/28
1st number: 1 1/35, 2nd number: 1 14/28
36/35 + 42/28 is 177/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
36/35 = 36 × 4/35 × 4 = 144/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
42/28 = 42 × 5/28 × 5 = 210/140 - Add the two like fractions:
144/140 + 210/140 = 144 + 210/140 = 354/140 - 354/140 simplified gives 177/70
- So, 36/35 + 42/28 = 177/70
In mixed form: 237/70
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