Add 84/2 and 1/35, Solve 42 0/2 + 1/35 as a fraction

Add 84/2 and 1/35

1^st number: 42 0/2, 2^nd number: 1/35

84/2 + 1/35 is 1471/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
84/2 = 84 × 35/2 × 35 = 2940/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
1/35 = 1 × 2/35 × 2 = 2/70
Add the two like fractions:
2940/70 + 2/70 = 2940 + 2/70 = 2942/70
2942/70 simplified gives 1471/35
So, 84/2 + 1/35 = 1471/35
In mixed form: 421/35

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