Add 42/35 and 4/14
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 4/14
42/35 + 4/14 is 52/35.
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,
4/14 = 4 × 5/14 × 5 = 20/70 - Add the two like fractions:
84/70 + 20/70 = 84 + 20/70 = 104/70 - 104/70 simplified gives 52/35
- So, 42/35 + 4/14 = 52/35
In mixed form: 117/35
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