Add 20/42 and 10/14, Solve 20/42 + 10/14 as a fraction

Add 20/42 and 10/14

20/42 + 10/14 is 25/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 14 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
20/42 = 20 × 1/42 × 1 = 20/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
10/14 = 10 × 3/14 × 3 = 30/42
Add the two like fractions:
20/42 + 30/42 = 20 + 30/42 = 50/42
50/42 simplified gives 25/21
So, 20/42 + 10/14 = 25/21
In mixed form: 14/21

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