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Add 42/28 and 3/35

1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 3/35

42/28 + 3/35 is 111/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    42/28 = 42 × 5/28 × 5 = 210/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    3/35 = 3 × 4/35 × 4 = 12/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/140 + 12/140 = 210 + 12/140 = 222/140
  5. 222/140 simplified gives 111/70
  6. So, 42/28 + 3/35 = 111/70
    In mixed form: 141/70

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