Add 20/42 and 14/25
20/42 + 14/25 is 544/525.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 25 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
20/42 = 20 × 25/42 × 25 = 500/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
14/25 = 14 × 42/25 × 42 = 588/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
500/1050 + 588/1050 = 500 + 588/1050 = 1088/1050 - 1088/1050 simplified gives 544/525
- So, 20/42 + 14/25 = 544/525
In mixed form: 119/525
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