Add 20/42 and 27/72
20/42 + 27/72 is 143/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
20/42 = 20 × 12/42 × 12 = 240/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504 - Add the two like fractions:
240/504 + 189/504 = 240 + 189/504 = 429/504 - 429/504 simplified gives 143/168
- So, 20/42 + 27/72 = 143/168
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