Add 6/42 and 4/10
6/42 + 4/10 is 19/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 10 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
6/42 = 6 × 5/42 × 5 = 30/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
4/10 = 4 × 21/10 × 21 = 84/210 - Add the two like fractions:
30/210 + 84/210 = 30 + 84/210 = 114/210 - 114/210 simplified gives 19/35
- So, 6/42 + 4/10 = 19/35
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