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Add 42/4 and 5/35

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 5/35

42/4 + 5/35 is 149/14.

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,
    5/35 = 5 × 4/35 × 4 = 20/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/140 + 20/140 = 1470 + 20/140 = 1490/140
  5. 1490/140 simplified gives 149/14
  6. So, 42/4 + 5/35 = 149/14
    In mixed form: 109/14

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