Add 42/3 and 8/35
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 8/35
42/3 + 8/35 is 498/35.
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,
8/35 = 8 × 3/35 × 3 = 24/105 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/105 + 24/105 = 1470 + 24/105 = 1494/105 - 1494/105 simplified gives 498/35
- So, 42/3 + 8/35 = 498/35
In mixed form: 148/35
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