Add 20/42 and 45/56
20/42 + 45/56 is 215/168.
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,
45/56 = 45 × 3/56 × 3 = 135/168 - Add the two like fractions:
80/168 + 135/168 = 80 + 135/168 = 215/168 - So, 20/42 + 45/56 = 215/168
In mixed form: 147/168
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