Add 10/42 and 2/56
10/42 + 2/56 is 23/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
10/42 = 10 × 4/42 × 4 = 40/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168 - Add the two like fractions:
40/168 + 6/168 = 40 + 6/168 = 46/168 - 46/168 simplified gives 23/84
- So, 10/42 + 2/56 = 23/84
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