Add 20/10 and 42/60
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 42/60
20/10 + 42/60 is 27/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
20/10 = 20 × 6/10 × 6 = 120/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60 - Add the two like fractions:
120/60 + 42/60 = 120 + 42/60 = 162/60 - 162/60 simplified gives 27/10
- So, 20/10 + 42/60 = 27/10
In mixed form: 27/10
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