Add 9/35 and 32/42
9/35 + 32/42 is 107/105.
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,
9/35 = 9 × 6/35 × 6 = 54/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
32/42 = 32 × 5/42 × 5 = 160/210 - Add the two like fractions:
54/210 + 160/210 = 54 + 160/210 = 214/210 - 214/210 simplified gives 107/105
- So, 9/35 + 32/42 = 107/105
In mixed form: 12/105
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