Add 6/42 and 7/10
6/42 + 7/10 is 59/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/10 = 7 × 21/10 × 21 = 147/210 - Add the two like fractions:
30/210 + 147/210 = 30 + 147/210 = 177/210 - 177/210 simplified gives 59/70
- So, 6/42 + 7/10 = 59/70
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