Add 42/18 and 5/35
1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 5/35
42/18 + 5/35 is 52/21.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 18/35 × 18 = 90/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/630 + 90/630 = 1470 + 90/630 = 1560/630 - 1560/630 simplified gives 52/21
- So, 42/18 + 5/35 = 52/21
In mixed form: 210/21
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