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Add 42/28 and 35/4

1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 8 3/4

42/28 + 35/4 is 41/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 4 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    42/28 = 42 × 1/28 × 1 = 42/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    35/4 = 35 × 7/4 × 7 = 245/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/28 + 245/28 = 42 + 245/28 = 287/28
  5. 287/28 simplified gives 41/4
  6. So, 42/28 + 35/4 = 41/4
    In mixed form: 101/4

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