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Add 42/35 and 3/6

1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 3/6

42/35 + 3/6 is 17/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    42/35 = 42 × 6/35 × 6 = 252/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    3/6 = 3 × 35/6 × 35 = 105/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/210 + 105/210 = 252 + 105/210 = 357/210
  5. 357/210 simplified gives 17/10
  6. So, 42/35 + 3/6 = 17/10
    In mixed form: 17/10

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