Add 42/35 and 4/6
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 4/6
42/35 + 4/6 is 28/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
42/35 = 42 × 6/35 × 6 = 252/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
4/6 = 4 × 35/6 × 35 = 140/210 - Add the two like fractions:
252/210 + 140/210 = 252 + 140/210 = 392/210 - 392/210 simplified gives 28/15
- So, 42/35 + 4/6 = 28/15
In mixed form: 113/15
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