Add 16/20 and 14/42
16/20 + 14/42 is 17/15.
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,
16/20 = 16 × 21/20 × 21 = 336/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
14/42 = 14 × 10/42 × 10 = 140/420 - Add the two like fractions:
336/420 + 140/420 = 336 + 140/420 = 476/420 - 476/420 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 16/20 + 14/42 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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