Add 42/35 and 25/24
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 1 1/24
42/35 + 25/24 is 269/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
42/35 = 42 × 24/35 × 24 = 1008/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
25/24 = 25 × 35/24 × 35 = 875/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/840 + 875/840 = 1008 + 875/840 = 1883/840 - 1883/840 simplified gives 269/120
- So, 42/35 + 25/24 = 269/120
In mixed form: 229/120
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