Add 42/35 and 12/6, Solve 1 7/35 + 2 0/6 as a fraction

Add 42/35 and 12/6

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 2 0/6

42/35 + 12/6 is 16/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
42/35 = 42 × 6/35 × 6 = 252/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
12/6 = 12 × 35/6 × 35 = 420/210
Add the two like fractions:
252/210 + 420/210 = 252 + 420/210 = 672/210
672/210 simplified gives 16/5
So, 42/35 + 12/6 = 16/5
In mixed form: 31/5

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