Add 45/42 and 18/35
1st number: 1 3/42, 2nd number: 18/35
45/42 + 18/35 is 111/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
45/42 = 45 × 5/42 × 5 = 225/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
18/35 = 18 × 6/35 × 6 = 108/210 - Add the two like fractions:
225/210 + 108/210 = 225 + 108/210 = 333/210 - 333/210 simplified gives 111/70
- So, 45/42 + 18/35 = 111/70
In mixed form: 141/70
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