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Add 42/8 and 1/35

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

42/8 + 1/35 is 739/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    42/8 = 42 × 35/8 × 35 = 1470/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    1/35 = 1 × 8/35 × 8 = 8/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/280 + 8/280 = 1470 + 8/280 = 1478/280
  5. 1478/280 simplified gives 739/140
  6. So, 42/8 + 1/35 = 739/140
    In mixed form: 539/140

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