Add 10/42 and 15/20
10/42 + 15/20 is 83/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 20 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
10/42 = 10 × 10/42 × 10 = 100/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
15/20 = 15 × 21/20 × 21 = 315/420 - Add the two like fractions:
100/420 + 315/420 = 100 + 315/420 = 415/420 - 415/420 simplified gives 83/84
- So, 10/42 + 15/20 = 83/84
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