Add 45/42 and 2/35
1st number: 1 3/42, 2nd number: 2/35
45/42 + 2/35 is 79/70.
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,
2/35 = 2 × 6/35 × 6 = 12/210 - Add the two like fractions:
225/210 + 12/210 = 225 + 12/210 = 237/210 - 237/210 simplified gives 79/70
- So, 45/42 + 2/35 = 79/70
In mixed form: 19/70
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