Add 20/10 and 9/42
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 9/42
20/10 + 9/42 is 31/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
20/10 = 20 × 21/10 × 21 = 420/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
9/42 = 9 × 5/42 × 5 = 45/210 - Add the two like fractions:
420/210 + 45/210 = 420 + 45/210 = 465/210 - 465/210 simplified gives 31/14
- So, 20/10 + 9/42 = 31/14
In mixed form: 23/14
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