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Add 3/2 and 2/42

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 2/42

3/2 + 2/42 is 65/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 42 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
    3/2 = 3 × 21/2 × 21 = 63/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    2/42 = 2 × 1/42 × 1 = 2/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/42 + 2/42 = 63 + 2/42 = 65/42
  5. So, 3/2 + 2/42 = 65/42
    In mixed form: 123/42

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