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Add 20/42 and 2/14

20/42 + 2/14 is 13/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    20/42 = 20 × 1/42 × 1 = 20/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    2/14 = 2 × 3/14 × 3 = 6/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/42 + 6/42 = 20 + 6/42 = 26/42
  5. 26/42 simplified gives 13/21
  6. So, 20/42 + 2/14 = 13/21

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