Add 42/35 and 28/30
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 28/30
42/35 + 28/30 is 32/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 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 30 × 7 = 210,
28/30 = 28 × 7/30 × 7 = 196/210 - Add the two like fractions:
252/210 + 196/210 = 252 + 196/210 = 448/210 - 448/210 simplified gives 32/15
- So, 42/35 + 28/30 = 32/15
In mixed form: 22/15
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