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Add 42/10 and 12/28

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 12/28

42/10 + 12/28 is 162/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    42/10 = 42 × 14/10 × 14 = 588/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    12/28 = 12 × 5/28 × 5 = 60/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/140 + 60/140 = 588 + 60/140 = 648/140
  5. 648/140 simplified gives 162/35
  6. So, 42/10 + 12/28 = 162/35
    In mixed form: 422/35

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