Add 20/42 and 35/36
20/42 + 35/36 is 365/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
20/42 = 20 × 6/42 × 6 = 120/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
35/36 = 35 × 7/36 × 7 = 245/252 - Add the two like fractions:
120/252 + 245/252 = 120 + 245/252 = 365/252 - So, 20/42 + 35/36 = 365/252
In mixed form: 1113/252
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