Add 42/35 and 18/56
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 18/56
42/35 + 18/56 is 213/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
42/35 = 42 × 8/35 × 8 = 336/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
18/56 = 18 × 5/56 × 5 = 90/280 - Add the two like fractions:
336/280 + 90/280 = 336 + 90/280 = 426/280 - 426/280 simplified gives 213/140
- So, 42/35 + 18/56 = 213/140
In mixed form: 173/140
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