Add 10/42 and 5/81
10/42 + 5/81 is 170/567.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 81 is 1134
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 27 = 1134,
10/42 = 10 × 27/42 × 27 = 270/1134 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
5/81 = 5 × 14/81 × 14 = 70/1134 - Add the two like fractions:
270/1134 + 70/1134 = 270 + 70/1134 = 340/1134 - 340/1134 simplified gives 170/567
- So, 10/42 + 5/81 = 170/567
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