Add 20/84 and 42/48
20/84 + 42/48 is 187/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
20/84 = 20 × 4/84 × 4 = 80/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
42/48 = 42 × 7/48 × 7 = 294/336 - Add the two like fractions:
80/336 + 294/336 = 80 + 294/336 = 374/336 - 374/336 simplified gives 187/168
- So, 20/84 + 42/48 = 187/168
In mixed form: 119/168
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