Add 2/20 and 4/42
2/20 + 4/42 is 41/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 42 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
2/20 = 2 × 21/20 × 21 = 42/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
4/42 = 4 × 10/42 × 10 = 40/420 - Add the two like fractions:
42/420 + 40/420 = 42 + 40/420 = 82/420 - 82/420 simplified gives 41/210
- So, 2/20 + 4/42 = 41/210
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