Add 42/6 and 9/20
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 9/20
42/6 + 9/20 is 149/20.
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,
9/20 = 9 × 3/20 × 3 = 27/60 - Add the two like fractions:
420/60 + 27/60 = 420 + 27/60 = 447/60 - 447/60 simplified gives 149/20
- So, 42/6 + 9/20 = 149/20
In mixed form: 79/20
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