Add 5/35 and 28/42
5/35 + 28/42 is 17/21.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 6/35 × 6 = 30/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
28/42 = 28 × 5/42 × 5 = 140/210 - Add the two like fractions:
30/210 + 140/210 = 30 + 140/210 = 170/210 - 170/210 simplified gives 17/21
- So, 5/35 + 28/42 = 17/21
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