Add 45/35 and 1/42
1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 1/42
45/35 + 1/42 is 55/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
45/35 = 45 × 6/35 × 6 = 270/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
1/42 = 1 × 5/42 × 5 = 5/210 - Add the two like fractions:
270/210 + 5/210 = 270 + 5/210 = 275/210 - 275/210 simplified gives 55/42
- So, 45/35 + 1/42 = 55/42
In mixed form: 113/42
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