Add 10/42 and 8/12
10/42 + 8/12 is 19/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
10/42 = 10 × 2/42 × 2 = 20/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
8/12 = 8 × 7/12 × 7 = 56/84 - Add the two like fractions:
20/84 + 56/84 = 20 + 56/84 = 76/84 - 76/84 simplified gives 19/21
- So, 10/42 + 8/12 = 19/21
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