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Add 42/5 and 12/42

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 12/42

42/5 + 12/42 is 304/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
    42/5 = 42 × 42/5 × 42 = 1764/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    12/42 = 12 × 5/42 × 5 = 60/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/210 + 60/210 = 1764 + 60/210 = 1824/210
  5. 1824/210 simplified gives 304/35
  6. So, 42/5 + 12/42 = 304/35
    In mixed form: 824/35

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