Add 4/10 and 2/42
4/10 + 2/42 is 47/105.
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,
4/10 = 4 × 21/10 × 21 = 84/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210 - Add the two like fractions:
84/210 + 10/210 = 84 + 10/210 = 94/210 - 94/210 simplified gives 47/105
- So, 4/10 + 2/42 = 47/105
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