Add 2/42 and 28/10
1st number: 2/42, 2nd number: 2 8/10
2/42 + 28/10 is 299/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 10 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
28/10 = 28 × 21/10 × 21 = 588/210 - Add the two like fractions:
10/210 + 588/210 = 10 + 588/210 = 598/210 - 598/210 simplified gives 299/105
- So, 2/42 + 28/10 = 299/105
In mixed form: 289/105
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