Add 20/8 and 6/42
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 6/42
20/8 + 6/42 is 37/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
20/8 = 20 × 21/8 × 21 = 420/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
6/42 = 6 × 4/42 × 4 = 24/168 - Add the two like fractions:
420/168 + 24/168 = 420 + 24/168 = 444/168 - 444/168 simplified gives 37/14
- So, 20/8 + 6/42 = 37/14
In mixed form: 29/14
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