Add 3/42 and 2/4
3/42 + 2/4 is 4/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 4 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
3/42 = 3 × 2/42 × 2 = 6/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
2/4 = 2 × 21/4 × 21 = 42/84 - Add the two like fractions:
6/84 + 42/84 = 6 + 42/84 = 48/84 - 48/84 simplified gives 4/7
- So, 3/42 + 2/4 = 4/7
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