Add 1/42 and 5/10
1/42 + 5/10 is 11/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 10 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
1/42 = 1 × 5/42 × 5 = 5/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
5/10 = 5 × 21/10 × 21 = 105/210 - Add the two like fractions:
5/210 + 105/210 = 5 + 105/210 = 110/210 - 110/210 simplified gives 11/21
- So, 1/42 + 5/10 = 11/21
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