Add 2/10 and 32/42
2/10 + 32/42 is 101/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
2/10 = 2 × 21/10 × 21 = 42/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
32/42 = 32 × 5/42 × 5 = 160/210 - Add the two like fractions:
42/210 + 160/210 = 42 + 160/210 = 202/210 - 202/210 simplified gives 101/105
- So, 2/10 + 32/42 = 101/105
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