Add 20/6 and 1/42
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 1/42
206 + 142 is 4714.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
206 = 20 × 76 × 7 = 14042 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
142 = 1 × 142 × 1 = 142 - Add the two like fractions:
14042 + 142 = 140 + 142 = 14142 - 141/42 simplified gives 4714
- So, 20/6 + 1/42 = 47/14
In mixed form: 3514
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