Add 42/4 and 14/7, Solve 10 2/4 + 2 0/7 as a fraction

Add 42/4 and 14/7

1^st number: 10 2/4, 2^nd number: 2 0/7

42/4 + 14/7 is 25/2.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 7 is 28

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
42/4 = 42 × 7/4 × 7 = 294/28
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
14/7 = 14 × 4/7 × 4 = 56/28
Add the two like fractions:
294/28 + 56/28 = 294 + 56/28 = 350/28
350/28 simplified gives 25/2
So, 42/4 + 14/7 = 25/2
In mixed form: 121/2

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