Add 42/4 and 42/72, Solve 10 2/4 + 42/72 as a fraction

Add 42/4 and 42/72

1^st number: 10 2/4, 2^nd number: 42/72

42/4 + 42/72 is 133/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
42/4 = 42 × 18/4 × 18 = 756/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
42/72 = 42 × 1/72 × 1 = 42/72
Add the two like fractions:
756/72 + 42/72 = 756 + 42/72 = 798/72
798/72 simplified gives 133/12
So, 42/4 + 42/72 = 133/12
In mixed form: 111/12

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