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Add 42/35 and 35/45

1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 35/45

42/35 + 35/45 is 89/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    42/35 = 42 × 9/35 × 9 = 378/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    35/45 = 35 × 7/45 × 7 = 245/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/315 + 245/315 = 378 + 245/315 = 623/315
  5. 623/315 simplified gives 89/45
  6. So, 42/35 + 35/45 = 89/45
    In mixed form: 144/45

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