Add 42/20 and 12/56
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 12/56
42/20 + 12/56 is 81/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
42/20 = 42 × 14/20 × 14 = 588/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
12/56 = 12 × 5/56 × 5 = 60/280 - Add the two like fractions:
588/280 + 60/280 = 588 + 60/280 = 648/280 - 648/280 simplified gives 81/35
- So, 42/20 + 12/56 = 81/35
In mixed form: 211/35
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