Add 4/35 and 36/42
4/35 + 36/42 is 34/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
4/35 = 4 × 6/35 × 6 = 24/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
36/42 = 36 × 5/42 × 5 = 180/210 - Add the two like fractions:
24/210 + 180/210 = 24 + 180/210 = 204/210 - 204/210 simplified gives 34/35
- So, 4/35 + 36/42 = 34/35
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