Add 20/42 and 15/16
20/42 + 15/16 is 475/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
20/42 = 20 × 8/42 × 8 = 160/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
15/16 = 15 × 21/16 × 21 = 315/336 - Add the two like fractions:
160/336 + 315/336 = 160 + 315/336 = 475/336 - So, 20/42 + 15/16 = 475/336
In mixed form: 1139/336
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