Add 1/5 and 6/42
1/5 + 6/42 is 12/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
1/5 = 1 × 42/5 × 42 = 42/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
6/42 = 6 × 5/42 × 5 = 30/210 - Add the two like fractions:
42/210 + 30/210 = 42 + 30/210 = 72/210 - 72/210 simplified gives 12/35
- So, 1/5 + 6/42 = 12/35
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