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Add 42/28 and 21/10

1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 2 1/10

42/28 + 21/10 is 18/5.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    42/28 = 42 × 5/28 × 5 = 210/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    21/10 = 21 × 14/10 × 14 = 294/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/140 + 294/140 = 210 + 294/140 = 504/140
  5. 504/140 simplified gives 18/5
  6. So, 42/28 + 21/10 = 18/5
    In mixed form: 33/5

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