Add 2/42 and 6/21
2/42 + 6/21 is 1/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
2/42 = 2 × 1/42 × 1 = 2/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
6/21 = 6 × 2/21 × 2 = 12/42 - Add the two like fractions:
2/42 + 12/42 = 2 + 12/42 = 14/42 - 14/42 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 2/42 + 6/21 = 1/3
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