Add 3/42 and 54/5, Solve 3/42 + 10 4/5 as a fraction

Add 3/42 and 54/5

1^st number: 3/42, 2^nd number: 10 4/5

3/42 + 54/5 is 761/70.

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,
3/42 = 3 × 5/42 × 5 = 15/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
54/5 = 54 × 42/5 × 42 = 2268/210
Add the two like fractions:
15/210 + 2268/210 = 15 + 2268/210 = 2283/210
2283/210 simplified gives 761/70
So, 3/42 + 54/5 = 761/70
In mixed form: 1061/70

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