Add 5/6 and 1/42
56 + 142 is 67.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
56 = 5 × 76 × 7 = 3542 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
142 = 1 × 142 × 1 = 142 - Add the two like fractions:
3542 + 142 = 35 + 142 = 3642 - 36/42 simplified gives 67
- So, 5/6 + 1/42 = 6/7
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