Add 1/42 and 20/35
1/42 + 20/35 is 25/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
1/42 = 1 × 5/42 × 5 = 5/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
20/35 = 20 × 6/35 × 6 = 120/210 - Add the two like fractions:
5/210 + 120/210 = 5 + 120/210 = 125/210 - 125/210 simplified gives 25/42
- So, 1/42 + 20/35 = 25/42
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