Add 20/24 and 2/42
20/24 + 2/42 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
20/24 = 20 × 7/24 × 7 = 140/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
2/42 = 2 × 4/42 × 4 = 8/168 - Add the two like fractions:
140/168 + 8/168 = 140 + 8/168 = 148/168 - 148/168 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 20/24 + 2/42 = 37/42
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