Add 63/35 and 6/42
1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 6/42
63/35 + 6/42 is 68/35.
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,
63/35 = 63 × 6/35 × 6 = 378/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
6/42 = 6 × 5/42 × 5 = 30/210 - Add the two like fractions:
378/210 + 30/210 = 378 + 30/210 = 408/210 - 408/210 simplified gives 68/35
- So, 63/35 + 6/42 = 68/35
In mixed form: 133/35
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