Add 42/6 and 27/35
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 27/35
426 + 2735 is 27235.
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,
426 = 42 × 356 × 35 = 1470210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
2735 = 27 × 635 × 6 = 162210 - Add the two like fractions:
1470210 + 162210 = 1470 + 162210 = 1632210 - 1632/210 simplified gives 27235
- So, 42/6 + 27/35 = 272/35
In mixed form: 72735
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