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Add 42/5 and 20/6

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 3 2/6

42/5 + 20/6 is 176/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    42/5 = 42 × 6/5 × 6 = 252/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    20/6 = 20 × 5/6 × 5 = 100/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/30 + 100/30 = 252 + 100/30 = 352/30
  5. 352/30 simplified gives 176/15
  6. So, 42/5 + 20/6 = 176/15
    In mixed form: 1111/15

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