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Add 42/16 and 8/20

1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 8/20

42/16 + 8/20 is 121/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 20 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    42/16 = 42 × 5/16 × 5 = 210/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
    8/20 = 8 × 4/20 × 4 = 32/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/80 + 32/80 = 210 + 32/80 = 242/80
  5. 242/80 simplified gives 121/40
  6. So, 42/16 + 8/20 = 121/40
    In mixed form: 31/40

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