Add 10/42 and 2/3
10/42 + 2/3 is 19/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 3 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
10/42 = 10 × 1/42 × 1 = 10/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
2/3 = 2 × 14/3 × 14 = 28/42 - Add the two like fractions:
10/42 + 28/42 = 10 + 28/42 = 38/42 - 38/42 simplified gives 19/21
- So, 10/42 + 2/3 = 19/21
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