Add 2/42 and 4/5
2/42 + 4/5 is 89/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 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 5 × 42 = 210,
4/5 = 4 × 42/5 × 42 = 168/210 - Add the two like fractions:
10/210 + 168/210 = 10 + 168/210 = 178/210 - 178/210 simplified gives 89/105
- So, 2/42 + 4/5 = 89/105
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