Add 72/42 and 42/35
1st number: 1 30/42, 2nd number: 1 7/35
72/42 + 42/35 is 102/35.
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,
72/42 = 72 × 5/42 × 5 = 360/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
42/35 = 42 × 6/35 × 6 = 252/210 - Add the two like fractions:
360/210 + 252/210 = 360 + 252/210 = 612/210 - 612/210 simplified gives 102/35
- So, 72/42 + 42/35 = 102/35
In mixed form: 232/35
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