Add 20/2 and 42/72, Solve 10 0/2 + 42/72 as a fraction

Add 20/2 and 42/72

1^st number: 10 0/2, 2^nd number: 42/72

20/2 + 42/72 is 127/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
20/2 = 20 × 36/2 × 36 = 720/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
42/72 = 42 × 1/72 × 1 = 42/72
Add the two like fractions:
720/72 + 42/72 = 720 + 42/72 = 762/72
762/72 simplified gives 127/12
So, 20/2 + 42/72 = 127/12
In mixed form: 107/12

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