Add 5/42 and 2/7
5/42 + 2/7 is 17/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
5/42 = 5 × 1/42 × 1 = 5/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
2/7 = 2 × 6/7 × 6 = 12/42 - Add the two like fractions:
5/42 + 12/42 = 5 + 12/42 = 17/42 - So, 5/42 + 2/7 = 17/42
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