Add 20/42 and 6/16
20/42 + 6/16 is 143/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
20/42 = 20 × 8/42 × 8 = 160/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
6/16 = 6 × 21/16 × 21 = 126/336 - Add the two like fractions:
160/336 + 126/336 = 160 + 126/336 = 286/336 - 286/336 simplified gives 143/168
- So, 20/42 + 6/16 = 143/168
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