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Add 36/42 and 16/20

36/42 + 16/20 is 58/35.

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,
    36/42 = 36 × 10/42 × 10 = 360/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
    16/20 = 16 × 21/20 × 21 = 336/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/420 + 336/420 = 360 + 336/420 = 696/420
  5. 696/420 simplified gives 58/35
  6. So, 36/42 + 16/20 = 58/35
    In mixed form: 123/35

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