Add 70/42 and 4/35
1st number: 1 28/42, 2nd number: 4/35
70/42 + 4/35 is 187/105.
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,
70/42 = 70 × 5/42 × 5 = 350/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
4/35 = 4 × 6/35 × 6 = 24/210 - Add the two like fractions:
350/210 + 24/210 = 350 + 24/210 = 374/210 - 374/210 simplified gives 187/105
- So, 70/42 + 4/35 = 187/105
In mixed form: 182/105
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