Add 42/4 and 10/35
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 10/35
42/4 + 10/35 is 151/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
42/4 = 42 × 35/4 × 35 = 1470/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
10/35 = 10 × 4/35 × 4 = 40/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/140 + 40/140 = 1470 + 40/140 = 1510/140 - 1510/140 simplified gives 151/14
- So, 42/4 + 10/35 = 151/14
In mixed form: 1011/14
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