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Add 20/2 and 42/60

1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 42/60

20/2 + 42/60 is 107/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
    20/2 = 20 × 30/2 × 30 = 600/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/60 + 42/60 = 600 + 42/60 = 642/60
  5. 642/60 simplified gives 107/10
  6. So, 20/2 + 42/60 = 107/10
    In mixed form: 107/10

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