Add 1/3 and 10/42
13 + 1042 is 47.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
13 = 1 × 143 × 14 = 1442 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
1042 = 10 × 142 × 1 = 1042 - Add the two like fractions:
1442 + 1042 = 14 + 1042 = 2442 - 24/42 simplified gives 47
- So, 1/3 + 10/42 = 4/7
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