Add 42/35 and 10/32
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 10/32
42/35 + 10/32 is 121/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
42/35 = 42 × 32/35 × 32 = 1344/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
10/32 = 10 × 35/32 × 35 = 350/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/1120 + 350/1120 = 1344 + 350/1120 = 1694/1120 - 1694/1120 simplified gives 121/80
- So, 42/35 + 10/32 = 121/80
In mixed form: 141/80
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