Add 6/42 and 42/10, Solve 6/42 + 4 2/10 as a fraction

Add 6/42 and 42/10

1^st number: 6/42, 2^nd number: 4 2/10

6/42 + 42/10 is 152/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 10 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
6/42 = 6 × 5/42 × 5 = 30/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
42/10 = 42 × 21/10 × 21 = 882/210
Add the two like fractions:
30/210 + 882/210 = 30 + 882/210 = 912/210
912/210 simplified gives 152/35
So, 6/42 + 42/10 = 152/35
In mixed form: 412/35

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