Add 42/35 and 20/18
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 1 2/18
42/35 + 20/18 is 104/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
42/35 = 42 × 18/35 × 18 = 756/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
20/18 = 20 × 35/18 × 35 = 700/630 - Add the two like fractions:
756/630 + 700/630 = 756 + 700/630 = 1456/630 - 1456/630 simplified gives 104/45
- So, 42/35 + 20/18 = 104/45
In mixed form: 214/45
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