Add 4/42 and 14/5, Solve 4/42 + 2 4/5 as a fraction

Add 4/42 and 14/5

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

4/42 + 14/5 is 304/105.

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,
4/42 = 4 × 5/42 × 5 = 20/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
14/5 = 14 × 42/5 × 42 = 588/210
Add the two like fractions:
20/210 + 588/210 = 20 + 588/210 = 608/210
608/210 simplified gives 304/105
So, 4/42 + 14/5 = 304/105
In mixed form: 294/105

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