Add 75/35 and 10/42
1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 10/42
75/35 + 10/42 is 50/21.
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,
75/35 = 75 × 6/35 × 6 = 450/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
10/42 = 10 × 5/42 × 5 = 50/210 - Add the two like fractions:
450/210 + 50/210 = 450 + 50/210 = 500/210 - 500/210 simplified gives 50/21
- So, 75/35 + 10/42 = 50/21
In mixed form: 28/21
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