Add 20/42 and 60/96
20/42 + 60/96 is 185/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
20/42 = 20 × 16/42 × 16 = 320/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672 - Add the two like fractions:
320/672 + 420/672 = 320 + 420/672 = 740/672 - 740/672 simplified gives 185/168
- So, 20/42 + 60/96 = 185/168
In mixed form: 117/168
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