Add 42/6 and 1/35
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 1/35
42/6 + 1/35 is 246/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
42/6 = 42 × 35/6 × 35 = 1470/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
1/35 = 1 × 6/35 × 6 = 6/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/210 + 6/210 = 1470 + 6/210 = 1476/210 - 1476/210 simplified gives 246/35
- So, 42/6 + 1/35 = 246/35
In mixed form: 71/35
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