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Add 10/4 and 7/42

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 7/42

10/4 + 7/42 is 8/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    10/4 = 10 × 21/4 × 21 = 210/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    7/42 = 7 × 2/42 × 2 = 14/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/84 + 14/84 = 210 + 14/84 = 224/84
  5. 224/84 simplified gives 8/3
  6. So, 10/4 + 7/42 = 8/3
    In mixed form: 22/3

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