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Add 42/35 and 7/28

1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 7/28

42/35 + 7/28 is 29/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    42/35 = 42 × 4/35 × 4 = 168/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    7/28 = 7 × 5/28 × 5 = 35/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/140 + 35/140 = 168 + 35/140 = 203/140
  5. 203/140 simplified gives 29/20
  6. So, 42/35 + 7/28 = 29/20
    In mixed form: 19/20

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