Add 6/35 and 42/28
1st number: 6/35, 2nd number: 1 14/28
6/35 + 42/28 is 117/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
6/35 = 6 × 4/35 × 4 = 24/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
42/28 = 42 × 5/28 × 5 = 210/140 - Add the two like fractions:
24/140 + 210/140 = 24 + 210/140 = 234/140 - 234/140 simplified gives 117/70
- So, 6/35 + 42/28 = 117/70
In mixed form: 147/70
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