Add 42/6 and 2/10
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 2/10
42/6 + 2/10 is 36/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
42/6 = 42 × 5/6 × 5 = 210/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
2/10 = 2 × 3/10 × 3 = 6/30 - Add the two like fractions:
210/30 + 6/30 = 210 + 6/30 = 216/30 - 216/30 simplified gives 36/5
- So, 42/6 + 2/10 = 36/5
In mixed form: 71/5
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