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Add 42/20 and 42/12

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 3 6/12

42/20 + 42/12 is 28/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    42/20 = 42 × 3/20 × 3 = 126/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    42/12 = 42 × 5/12 × 5 = 210/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/60 + 210/60 = 126 + 210/60 = 336/60
  5. 336/60 simplified gives 28/5
  6. So, 42/20 + 42/12 = 28/5
    In mixed form: 53/5

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