Add 20/42 and 14/15
20/42 + 14/15 is 148/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
20/42 = 20 × 5/42 × 5 = 100/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
14/15 = 14 × 14/15 × 14 = 196/210 - Add the two like fractions:
100/210 + 196/210 = 100 + 196/210 = 296/210 - 296/210 simplified gives 148/105
- So, 20/42 + 14/15 = 148/105
In mixed form: 143/105
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