Add 32/20 and 6/42
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 6/42
32/20 + 6/42 is 61/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 42 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
32/20 = 32 × 21/20 × 21 = 672/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
6/42 = 6 × 10/42 × 10 = 60/420 - Add the two like fractions:
672/420 + 60/420 = 672 + 60/420 = 732/420 - 732/420 simplified gives 61/35
- So, 32/20 + 6/42 = 61/35
In mixed form: 126/35
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