Add 20/42 and 36/56
20/42 + 36/56 is 47/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 56 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 56 × 3 = 168,
36/56 = 36 × 3/56 × 3 = 108/168 - Add the two like fractions:
80/168 + 108/168 = 80 + 108/168 = 188/168 - 188/168 simplified gives 47/42
- So, 20/42 + 36/56 = 47/42
In mixed form: 15/42
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