Add 16/20 and 42/70
16/20 + 42/70 is 7/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
16/20 = 16 × 7/20 × 7 = 112/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
42/70 = 42 × 2/70 × 2 = 84/140 - Add the two like fractions:
112/140 + 84/140 = 112 + 84/140 = 196/140 - 196/140 simplified gives 7/5
- So, 16/20 + 42/70 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5
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