Add 2/42 and 16/20, Solve 2/42 + 16/20 as a fraction

Add 2/42 and 16/20

2/42 + 16/20 is 89/105.

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,
2/42 = 2 × 10/42 × 10 = 20/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
16/20 = 16 × 21/20 × 21 = 336/420
Add the two like fractions:
20/420 + 336/420 = 20 + 336/420 = 356/420
356/420 simplified gives 89/105
So, 2/42 + 16/20 = 89/105

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