Add 10/5 and 12/42
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 12/42
10/5 + 12/42 is 16/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
10/5 = 10 × 42/5 × 42 = 420/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
12/42 = 12 × 5/42 × 5 = 60/210 - Add the two like fractions:
420/210 + 60/210 = 420 + 60/210 = 480/210 - 480/210 simplified gives 16/7
- So, 10/5 + 12/42 = 16/7
In mixed form: 22/7
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