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Add 20/6 and 42/7

1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 6 0/7

20/6 + 42/7 is 28/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 7 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    20/6 = 20 × 7/6 × 7 = 140/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
    42/7 = 42 × 6/7 × 6 = 252/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/42 + 252/42 = 140 + 252/42 = 392/42
  5. 392/42 simplified gives 28/3
  6. So, 20/6 + 42/7 = 28/3
    In mixed form: 91/3

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