Add 42/8 and 15/35
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 15/35
42/8 + 15/35 is 159/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
42/8 = 42 × 35/8 × 35 = 1470/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
15/35 = 15 × 8/35 × 8 = 120/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/280 + 120/280 = 1470 + 120/280 = 1590/280 - 1590/280 simplified gives 159/28
- So, 42/8 + 15/35 = 159/28
In mixed form: 519/28
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