Add 9/6 and 42/35
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 1 7/35
9/6 + 42/35 is 27/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
9/6 = 9 × 35/6 × 35 = 315/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
42/35 = 42 × 6/35 × 6 = 252/210 - Add the two like fractions:
315/210 + 252/210 = 315 + 252/210 = 567/210 - 567/210 simplified gives 27/10
- So, 9/6 + 42/35 = 27/10
In mixed form: 27/10
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