Add 5/42 and 10/27
5/42 + 10/27 is 185/378.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 27 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
5/42 = 5 × 9/42 × 9 = 45/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
10/27 = 10 × 14/27 × 14 = 140/378 - Add the two like fractions:
45/378 + 140/378 = 45 + 140/378 = 185/378 - So, 5/42 + 10/27 = 185/378
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