Add 10/4 and 20/42, Solve 2 2/4 + 20/42 as a fraction

Add 10/4 and 20/42

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 20/42

10/4 + 20/42 is 125/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 42 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
10/4 = 10 × 21/4 × 21 = 210/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
20/42 = 20 × 2/42 × 2 = 40/84
Add the two like fractions:
210/84 + 40/84 = 210 + 40/84 = 250/84
250/84 simplified gives 125/42
So, 10/4 + 20/42 = 125/42
In mixed form: 241/42

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