Add 2/42 and 7/4
1st number: 2/42, 2nd number: 1 3/4
2/42 + 7/4 is 151/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 4 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
2/42 = 2 × 2/42 × 2 = 4/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
7/4 = 7 × 21/4 × 21 = 147/84 - Add the two like fractions:
4/84 + 147/84 = 4 + 147/84 = 151/84 - So, 2/42 + 7/4 = 151/84
In mixed form: 167/84
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