Add 2/42 and 8/5
1st number: 2/42, 2nd number: 1 3/5
2/42 + 8/5 is 173/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
8/5 = 8 × 42/5 × 42 = 336/210 - Add the two like fractions:
10/210 + 336/210 = 10 + 336/210 = 346/210 - 346/210 simplified gives 173/105
- So, 2/42 + 8/5 = 173/105
In mixed form: 168/105
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