Add 42/20 and 56/72
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 56/72
42/20 + 56/72 is 259/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
42/20 = 42 × 18/20 × 18 = 756/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
756/360 + 280/360 = 756 + 280/360 = 1036/360 - 1036/360 simplified gives 259/90
- So, 42/20 + 56/72 = 259/90
In mixed form: 279/90
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