Add 20/2 and 42/81
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 42/81
20/2 + 42/81 is 284/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
20/2 = 20 × 81/2 × 81 = 1620/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
42/81 = 42 × 2/81 × 2 = 84/162 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/162 + 84/162 = 1620 + 84/162 = 1704/162 - 1704/162 simplified gives 284/27
- So, 20/2 + 42/81 = 284/27
In mixed form: 1014/27
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