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Add 42/4 and 28/35

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 28/35

42/4 + 28/35 is 113/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    42/4 = 42 × 35/4 × 35 = 1470/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    28/35 = 28 × 4/35 × 4 = 112/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/140 + 112/140 = 1470 + 112/140 = 1582/140
  5. 1582/140 simplified gives 113/10
  6. So, 42/4 + 28/35 = 113/10
    In mixed form: 113/10

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