Add 42/35 and 15/42
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 15/42
42/35 + 15/42 is 109/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 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 42 × 5 = 210,
15/42 = 15 × 5/42 × 5 = 75/210 - Add the two like fractions:
252/210 + 75/210 = 252 + 75/210 = 327/210 - 327/210 simplified gives 109/70
- So, 42/35 + 15/42 = 109/70
In mixed form: 139/70
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