Add 4/2 and 1/3
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 1/3
42 + 13 is 73.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
42 = 4 × 32 × 3 = 126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
13 = 1 × 23 × 2 = 26 - Add the two fractions:
126 + 26 = 12 + 26 = 146 - 14/6 simplified gives 73
- So, 4/2 + 1/3 = 7/3
In mixed form: 213
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