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Add 6/42 and 5/3

1st number: 6/42, 2nd number: 1 2/3

6/42 + 5/3 is 38/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 3 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    6/42 = 6 × 1/42 × 1 = 6/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    5/3 = 5 × 14/3 × 14 = 70/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/42 + 70/42 = 6 + 70/42 = 76/42
  5. 76/42 simplified gives 38/21
  6. So, 6/42 + 5/3 = 38/21
    In mixed form: 117/21

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