Add 4/42 and 27/35
4/42 + 27/35 is 13/15.
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,
27/35 = 27 × 6/35 × 6 = 162/210 - Add the two like fractions:
20/210 + 162/210 = 20 + 162/210 = 182/210 - 182/210 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 4/42 + 27/35 = 13/15
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