Add 10/20 and 4/42
10/20 + 4/42 is 25/42.
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,
10/20 = 10 × 21/20 × 21 = 210/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
4/42 = 4 × 10/42 × 10 = 40/420 - Add the two like fractions:
210/420 + 40/420 = 210 + 40/420 = 250/420 - 250/420 simplified gives 25/42
- So, 10/20 + 4/42 = 25/42
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