Add 1/42 and 2/4
1/42 + 2/4 is 11/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 4 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
1/42 = 1 × 2/42 × 2 = 2/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
2/4 = 2 × 21/4 × 21 = 42/84 - Add the two like fractions:
2/84 + 42/84 = 2 + 42/84 = 44/84 - 44/84 simplified gives 11/21
- So, 1/42 + 2/4 = 11/21
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