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Add 4/5 and 42/7

1st number: 4/5, 2nd number: 6 0/7

4/5 + 42/7 is 34/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    4/5 = 4 × 7/5 × 7 = 28/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    42/7 = 42 × 5/7 × 5 = 210/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/35 + 210/35 = 28 + 210/35 = 238/35
  5. 238/35 simplified gives 34/5
  6. So, 4/5 + 42/7 = 34/5
    In mixed form: 64/5

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