Add 42/18 and 2/35
1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 2/35
42/18 + 2/35 is 251/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
42/18 = 42 × 35/18 × 35 = 1470/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
2/35 = 2 × 18/35 × 18 = 36/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/630 + 36/630 = 1470 + 36/630 = 1506/630 - 1506/630 simplified gives 251/105
- So, 42/18 + 2/35 = 251/105
In mixed form: 241/105
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