Add 4/42 and 5/35
4/42 + 5/35 is 5/21.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 6/35 × 6 = 30/210 - Add the two like fractions:
20/210 + 30/210 = 20 + 30/210 = 50/210 - 50/210 simplified gives 5/21
- So, 4/42 + 5/35 = 5/21
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