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Add 42/35 and 5/8

1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 5/8

42/35 + 5/8 is 73/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 8 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    42/35 = 42 × 8/35 × 8 = 336/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    5/8 = 5 × 35/8 × 35 = 175/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/280 + 175/280 = 336 + 175/280 = 511/280
  5. 511/280 simplified gives 73/40
  6. So, 42/35 + 5/8 = 73/40
    In mixed form: 133/40

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