Add 42/35 and 16/49
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 16/49
42/35 + 16/49 is 374/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
42/35 = 42 × 7/35 × 7 = 294/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
16/49 = 16 × 5/49 × 5 = 80/245 - Add the two like fractions:
294/245 + 80/245 = 294 + 80/245 = 374/245 - So, 42/35 + 16/49 = 374/245
In mixed form: 1129/245
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