Add 42/2 and 4/81
1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 4/81
42/2 + 4/81 is 1705/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
42/2 = 42 × 81/2 × 81 = 3402/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
4/81 = 4 × 2/81 × 2 = 8/162 - Add the two like fractions:
3402/162 + 8/162 = 3402 + 8/162 = 3410/162 - 3410/162 simplified gives 1705/81
- So, 42/2 + 4/81 = 1705/81
In mixed form: 214/81
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