Add 9/20 and 2/42
9/20 + 2/42 is 209/420.
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,
9/20 = 9 × 21/20 × 21 = 189/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
2/42 = 2 × 10/42 × 10 = 20/420 - Add the two like fractions:
189/420 + 20/420 = 189 + 20/420 = 209/420 - So, 9/20 + 2/42 = 209/420
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