Add 18/42 and 2/20
18/42 + 2/20 is 37/70.
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,
18/42 = 18 × 10/42 × 10 = 180/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
2/20 = 2 × 21/20 × 21 = 42/420 - Add the two like fractions:
180/420 + 42/420 = 180 + 42/420 = 222/420 - 222/420 simplified gives 37/70
- So, 18/42 + 2/20 = 37/70
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