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Add 42/35 and 5/45

1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 5/45

42/35 + 5/45 is 59/45.

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,
    5/45 = 5 × 7/45 × 7 = 35/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/315 + 35/315 = 378 + 35/315 = 413/315
  5. 413/315 simplified gives 59/45
  6. So, 42/35 + 5/45 = 59/45
    In mixed form: 114/45

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