Add 4/42 and 14/35
4/42 + 14/35 is 52/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
4/42 = 4 × 5/42 × 5 = 20/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
14/35 = 14 × 6/35 × 6 = 84/210 - Add the two like fractions:
20/210 + 84/210 = 20 + 84/210 = 104/210 - 104/210 simplified gives 52/105
- So, 4/42 + 14/35 = 52/105
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