Add 42/3 and 20/35
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 20/35
42/3 + 20/35 is 102/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
42/3 = 42 × 35/3 × 35 = 1470/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
20/35 = 20 × 3/35 × 3 = 60/105 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/105 + 60/105 = 1470 + 60/105 = 1530/105 - 1530/105 simplified gives 102/7
- So, 42/3 + 20/35 = 102/7
In mixed form: 144/7
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