Add 5/4 and 2/42
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 2/42
5/4 + 2/42 is 109/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
5/4 = 5 × 21/4 × 21 = 105/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
2/42 = 2 × 2/42 × 2 = 4/84 - Add the two like fractions:
105/84 + 4/84 = 105 + 4/84 = 109/84 - So, 5/4 + 2/42 = 109/84
In mixed form: 125/84
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