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Add 35/42 and 18/20

35/42 + 18/20 is 26/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 20 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
    35/42 = 35 × 10/42 × 10 = 350/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
    18/20 = 18 × 21/20 × 21 = 378/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/420 + 378/420 = 350 + 378/420 = 728/420
  5. 728/420 simplified gives 26/15
  6. So, 35/42 + 18/20 = 26/15
    In mixed form: 111/15

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