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Add 9/28 and 42/35

1st number: 9/28, 2nd number: 1 7/35

9/28 + 42/35 is 213/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    9/28 = 9 × 5/28 × 5 = 45/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    42/35 = 42 × 4/35 × 4 = 168/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/140 + 168/140 = 45 + 168/140 = 213/140
  5. So, 9/28 + 42/35 = 213/140
    In mixed form: 173/140

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