Add 10/5 and 7/42
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 7/42
10/5 + 7/42 is 13/6.
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,
7/42 = 7 × 5/42 × 5 = 35/210 - Add the two like fractions:
420/210 + 35/210 = 420 + 35/210 = 455/210 - 455/210 simplified gives 13/6
- So, 10/5 + 7/42 = 13/6
In mixed form: 21/6
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