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Add 75/42 and 1/35

1st number: 1 33/42, 2nd number: 1/35

75/42 + 1/35 is 127/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    75/42 = 75 × 5/42 × 5 = 375/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    1/35 = 1 × 6/35 × 6 = 6/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/210 + 6/210 = 375 + 6/210 = 381/210
  5. 381/210 simplified gives 127/70
  6. So, 75/42 + 1/35 = 127/70
    In mixed form: 157/70

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