Add 5/42 and 2/21
5/42 + 2/21 is 3/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
5/42 = 5 × 1/42 × 1 = 5/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
2/21 = 2 × 2/21 × 2 = 4/42 - Add the two like fractions:
5/42 + 4/42 = 5 + 4/42 = 9/42 - 9/42 simplified gives 3/14
- So, 5/42 + 2/21 = 3/14
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