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Add 6/5 and 2/42

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

6/5 + 2/42 is 131/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
    6/5 = 6 × 42/5 × 42 = 252/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/210 + 10/210 = 252 + 10/210 = 262/210
  5. 262/210 simplified gives 131/105
  6. So, 6/5 + 2/42 = 131/105
    In mixed form: 126/105

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