Add 7/42 and 2/4
7/42 + 2/4 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 4 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
7/42 = 7 × 2/42 × 2 = 14/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
2/4 = 2 × 21/4 × 21 = 42/84 - Add the two like fractions:
14/84 + 42/84 = 14 + 42/84 = 56/84 - 56/84 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 7/42 + 2/4 = 2/3
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