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Add 16/42 and 2/20

16/42 + 2/20 is 101/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
    16/42 = 16 × 10/42 × 10 = 160/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
    2/20 = 2 × 21/20 × 21 = 42/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/420 + 42/420 = 160 + 42/420 = 202/420
  5. 202/420 simplified gives 101/210
  6. So, 16/42 + 2/20 = 101/210

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