Add 27/10 and 9/42
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 9/42
27/10 + 9/42 is 102/35.
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,
27/10 = 27 × 21/10 × 21 = 567/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
9/42 = 9 × 5/42 × 5 = 45/210 - Add the two like fractions:
567/210 + 45/210 = 567 + 45/210 = 612/210 - 612/210 simplified gives 102/35
- So, 27/10 + 9/42 = 102/35
In mixed form: 232/35
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