Add 42/9 and 5/35
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 5/35
42/9 + 5/35 is 101/21.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 9/35 × 9 = 45/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/315 + 45/315 = 1470 + 45/315 = 1515/315 - 1515/315 simplified gives 101/21
- So, 42/9 + 5/35 = 101/21
In mixed form: 417/21
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