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Add 20/6 and 42/28

1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 1 14/28

20/6 + 42/28 is 29/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    20/6 = 20 × 14/6 × 14 = 280/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    42/28 = 42 × 3/28 × 3 = 126/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/84 + 126/84 = 280 + 126/84 = 406/84
  5. 406/84 simplified gives 29/6
  6. So, 20/6 + 42/28 = 29/6
    In mixed form: 45/6

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