Add 10/5 and 8/42
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 8/42
10/5 + 8/42 is 46/21.
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,
10/5 = 10 × 42/5 × 42 = 420/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
8/42 = 8 × 5/42 × 5 = 40/210 - Add the two like fractions:
420/210 + 40/210 = 420 + 40/210 = 460/210 - 460/210 simplified gives 46/21
- So, 10/5 + 8/42 = 46/21
In mixed form: 24/21
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