Add 42/35 and 8/28
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 8/28
42/35 + 8/28 is 52/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
42/35 = 42 × 4/35 × 4 = 168/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
8/28 = 8 × 5/28 × 5 = 40/140 - Add the two like fractions:
168/140 + 40/140 = 168 + 40/140 = 208/140 - 208/140 simplified gives 52/35
- So, 42/35 + 8/28 = 52/35
In mixed form: 117/35
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