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Add 20/42 and 16/80

20/42 + 16/80 is 71/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
    20/42 = 20 × 40/42 × 40 = 800/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
    16/80 = 16 × 21/80 × 21 = 336/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/1680 + 336/1680 = 800 + 336/1680 = 1136/1680
  5. 1136/1680 simplified gives 71/105
  6. So, 20/42 + 16/80 = 71/105

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