Add 42/4 and 60/35
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 1 25/35
42/4 + 60/35 is 171/14.
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,
60/35 = 60 × 4/35 × 4 = 240/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/140 + 240/140 = 1470 + 240/140 = 1710/140 - 1710/140 simplified gives 171/14
- So, 42/4 + 60/35 = 171/14
In mixed form: 123/14
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