Add 42/8 and 27/35
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 27/35
42/8 + 27/35 is 843/140.
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,
27/35 = 27 × 8/35 × 8 = 216/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/280 + 216/280 = 1470 + 216/280 = 1686/280 - 1686/280 simplified gives 843/140
- So, 42/8 + 27/35 = 843/140
In mixed form: 63/140
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