Add 42/8 and 30/35
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 30/35
42/8 + 30/35 is 171/28.
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,
30/35 = 30 × 8/35 × 8 = 240/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/280 + 240/280 = 1470 + 240/280 = 1710/280 - 1710/280 simplified gives 171/28
- So, 42/8 + 30/35 = 171/28
In mixed form: 63/28
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