Add 42/2 and 2/35, Solve 21 0/2 + 2/35 as a fraction

Add 42/2 and 2/35

1^st number: 21 0/2, 2^nd number: 2/35

42/2 + 2/35 is 737/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
42/2 = 42 × 35/2 × 35 = 1470/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
2/35 = 2 × 2/35 × 2 = 4/70
Add the two like fractions:
1470/70 + 4/70 = 1470 + 4/70 = 1474/70
1474/70 simplified gives 737/35
So, 42/2 + 2/35 = 737/35
In mixed form: 212/35

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