Add 42/20 and 6/56
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 6/56
42/20 + 6/56 is 309/140.
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,
6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280 - Add the two like fractions:
588/280 + 30/280 = 588 + 30/280 = 618/280 - 618/280 simplified gives 309/140
- So, 42/20 + 6/56 = 309/140
In mixed form: 229/140
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