Add 20/42 and 20/8, Solve 20/42 + 2 4/8 as a fraction

Add 20/42 and 20/8

1^st number: 20/42, 2^nd number: 2 4/8

20/42 + 20/8 is 125/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 8 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
20/42 = 20 × 4/42 × 4 = 80/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
20/8 = 20 × 21/8 × 21 = 420/168
Add the two like fractions:
80/168 + 420/168 = 80 + 420/168 = 500/168
500/168 simplified gives 125/42
So, 20/42 + 20/8 = 125/42
In mixed form: 241/42

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