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Add 10/14 and 7/42

10/14 + 7/42 is 37/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 42 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    10/14 = 10 × 3/14 × 3 = 30/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    7/42 = 7 × 1/42 × 1 = 7/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/42 + 7/42 = 30 + 7/42 = 37/42
  5. So, 10/14 + 7/42 = 37/42

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