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Add 45/42 and 10/4

1st number: 1 3/42, 2nd number: 2 2/4

45/42 + 10/4 is 25/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 4 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    45/42 = 45 × 2/42 × 2 = 90/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    10/4 = 10 × 21/4 × 21 = 210/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/84 + 210/84 = 90 + 210/84 = 300/84
  5. 300/84 simplified gives 25/7
  6. So, 45/42 + 10/4 = 25/7
    In mixed form: 34/7

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