Add 75/35 and 30/42
1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 30/42
75/35 + 30/42 is 20/7.
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,
30/42 = 30 × 5/42 × 5 = 150/210 - Add the two like fractions:
450/210 + 150/210 = 450 + 150/210 = 600/210 - 600/210 simplified gives 20/7
- So, 75/35 + 30/42 = 20/7
In mixed form: 26/7
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