Add 42/6 and 42/5
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 8 2/5
42/6 + 42/5 is 77/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
42/6 = 42 × 5/6 × 5 = 210/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
42/5 = 42 × 6/5 × 6 = 252/30 - Add the two like fractions:
210/30 + 252/30 = 210 + 252/30 = 462/30 - 462/30 simplified gives 77/5
- So, 42/6 + 42/5 = 77/5
In mixed form: 152/5
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