Add 1/42 and 2/84
1/42 + 2/84 is 1/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
1/42 = 1 × 2/42 × 2 = 2/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
2/84 = 2 × 1/84 × 1 = 2/84 - Add the two like fractions:
2/84 + 2/84 = 2 + 2/84 = 4/84 - 4/84 simplified gives 1/21
- So, 1/42 + 2/84 = 1/21
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