Add 42/14 and 2/35
1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 2/35
42/14 + 2/35 is 107/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
42/14 = 42 × 5/14 × 5 = 210/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
2/35 = 2 × 2/35 × 2 = 4/70 - Add the two like fractions:
210/70 + 4/70 = 210 + 4/70 = 214/70 - 214/70 simplified gives 107/35
- So, 42/14 + 2/35 = 107/35
In mixed form: 32/35
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