Add 81/5 and 2/42
1st number: 16 1/5, 2nd number: 2/42
81/5 + 2/42 is 1706/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
81/5 = 81 × 42/5 × 42 = 3402/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210 - Add the two like fractions:
3402/210 + 10/210 = 3402 + 10/210 = 3412/210 - 3412/210 simplified gives 1706/105
- So, 81/5 + 2/42 = 1706/105
In mixed form: 1626/105
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