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Add 42/4 and 35/42

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 35/42

42/4 + 35/42 is 34/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 42 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    42/4 = 42 × 21/4 × 21 = 882/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    35/42 = 35 × 2/42 × 2 = 70/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/84 + 70/84 = 882 + 70/84 = 952/84
  5. 952/84 simplified gives 34/3
  6. So, 42/4 + 35/42 = 34/3
    In mixed form: 111/3

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