Add 42/5 and 14/35, Solve 8 2/5 + 14/35 as a fraction

Add 42/5 and 14/35

1^st number: 8 2/5, 2^nd number: 14/35

42/5 + 14/35 is 44/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
42/5 = 42 × 7/5 × 7 = 294/35
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
14/35 = 14 × 1/35 × 1 = 14/35
Add the two like fractions:
294/35 + 14/35 = 294 + 14/35 = 308/35
308/35 simplified gives 44/5
So, 42/5 + 14/35 = 44/5
In mixed form: 84/5

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