Add 42/9 and 2/35
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 2/35
42/9 + 2/35 is 496/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
42/9 = 42 × 35/9 × 35 = 1470/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
2/35 = 2 × 9/35 × 9 = 18/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/315 + 18/315 = 1470 + 18/315 = 1488/315 - 1488/315 simplified gives 496/105
- So, 42/9 + 2/35 = 496/105
In mixed form: 476/105
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