Add 2/5 and 8/42
2/5 + 8/42 is 62/105.
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,
2/5 = 2 × 42/5 × 42 = 84/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
8/42 = 8 × 5/42 × 5 = 40/210 - Add the two like fractions:
84/210 + 40/210 = 84 + 40/210 = 124/210 - 124/210 simplified gives 62/105
- So, 2/5 + 8/42 = 62/105
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