Add 42/28 and 1/35
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 1/35
42/28 + 1/35 is 107/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
42/28 = 42 × 5/28 × 5 = 210/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
1/35 = 1 × 4/35 × 4 = 4/140 - Add the two like fractions:
210/140 + 4/140 = 210 + 4/140 = 214/140 - 214/140 simplified gives 107/70
- So, 42/28 + 1/35 = 107/70
In mixed form: 137/70
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