Add 84/35 and 32/42
1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 32/42
84/35 + 32/42 is 332/105.
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,
84/35 = 84 × 6/35 × 6 = 504/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
32/42 = 32 × 5/42 × 5 = 160/210 - Add the two like fractions:
504/210 + 160/210 = 504 + 160/210 = 664/210 - 664/210 simplified gives 332/105
- So, 84/35 + 32/42 = 332/105
In mixed form: 317/105
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