Add 2/42 and 20/72
2/42 + 20/72 is 41/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
2/42 = 2 × 12/42 × 12 = 24/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
20/72 = 20 × 7/72 × 7 = 140/504 - Add the two like fractions:
24/504 + 140/504 = 24 + 140/504 = 164/504 - 164/504 simplified gives 41/126
- So, 2/42 + 20/72 = 41/126
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