Add 42/28 and 8/35
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 8/35
42/28 + 8/35 is 121/70.
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,
8/35 = 8 × 4/35 × 4 = 32/140 - Add the two like fractions:
210/140 + 32/140 = 210 + 32/140 = 242/140 - 242/140 simplified gives 121/70
- So, 42/28 + 8/35 = 121/70
In mixed form: 151/70
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