Add 42/35 and 3/14
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 3/14
42/35 + 3/14 is 99/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
42/35 = 42 × 2/35 × 2 = 84/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
3/14 = 3 × 5/14 × 5 = 15/70 - Add the two like fractions:
84/70 + 15/70 = 84 + 15/70 = 99/70 - So, 42/35 + 3/14 = 99/70
In mixed form: 129/70
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