Add 42/6 and 12/20
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 12/20
42/6 + 12/20 is 38/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
42/6 = 42 × 10/6 × 10 = 420/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
12/20 = 12 × 3/20 × 3 = 36/60 - Add the two like fractions:
420/60 + 36/60 = 420 + 36/60 = 456/60 - 456/60 simplified gives 38/5
- So, 42/6 + 12/20 = 38/5
In mixed form: 73/5
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