Add 42/35 and 3/84
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 3/84
42/35 + 3/84 is 173/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
42/35 = 42 × 12/35 × 12 = 504/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
3/84 = 3 × 5/84 × 5 = 15/420 - Add the two like fractions:
504/420 + 15/420 = 504 + 15/420 = 519/420 - 519/420 simplified gives 173/140
- So, 42/35 + 3/84 = 173/140
In mixed form: 133/140
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