Add 5/42 and 5/21
5/42 + 5/21 is 5/14.
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,
5/21 = 5 × 2/21 × 2 = 10/42 - Add the two like fractions:
5/42 + 10/42 = 5 + 10/42 = 15/42 - 15/42 simplified gives 5/14
- So, 5/42 + 5/21 = 5/14
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