Add 12/42 and 16/20
12/42 + 16/20 is 38/35.
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,
12/42 = 12 × 10/42 × 10 = 120/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
16/20 = 16 × 21/20 × 21 = 336/420 - Add the two like fractions:
120/420 + 336/420 = 120 + 336/420 = 456/420 - 456/420 simplified gives 38/35
- So, 12/42 + 16/20 = 38/35
In mixed form: 13/35
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