Add 80/2 and 1/42
1st number: 40 0/2, 2nd number: 1/42
80/2 + 1/42 is 1681/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
80/2 = 80 × 21/2 × 21 = 1680/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
1/42 = 1 × 1/42 × 1 = 1/42 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/42 + 1/42 = 1680 + 1/42 = 1681/42 - So, 80/2 + 1/42 = 1681/42
In mixed form: 401/42
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