Add 5/42 and 6/4, Solve 5/42 + 1 2/4 as a fraction

Add 5/42 and 6/4

1^st number: 5/42, 2^nd number: 1 2/4

5/42 + 6/4 is 34/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 4 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
5/42 = 5 × 2/42 × 2 = 10/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
6/4 = 6 × 21/4 × 21 = 126/84
Add the two like fractions:
10/84 + 126/84 = 10 + 126/84 = 136/84
136/84 simplified gives 34/21
So, 5/42 + 6/4 = 34/21
In mixed form: 113/21

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