Add 42/20 and 2/56
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 2/56
42/20 + 2/56 is 299/140.
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,
2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280 - Add the two like fractions:
588/280 + 10/280 = 588 + 10/280 = 598/280 - 598/280 simplified gives 299/140
- So, 42/20 + 2/56 = 299/140
In mixed form: 219/140
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