Add 5/42 and 3/6
5/42 + 3/6 is 13/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 6 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 6 × 7 = 42,
3/6 = 3 × 7/6 × 7 = 21/42 - Add the two like fractions:
5/42 + 21/42 = 5 + 21/42 = 26/42 - 26/42 simplified gives 13/21
- So, 5/42 + 3/6 = 13/21
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