Add 20/4 and 42/72
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 42/72
20/4 + 42/72 is 67/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
20/4 = 20 × 18/4 × 18 = 360/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
42/72 = 42 × 1/72 × 1 = 42/72 - Add the two like fractions:
360/72 + 42/72 = 360 + 42/72 = 402/72 - 402/72 simplified gives 67/12
- So, 20/4 + 42/72 = 67/12
In mixed form: 57/12
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