Add 42/7 and 14/20
1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 14/20
42/7 + 14/20 is 67/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
42/7 = 42 × 20/7 × 20 = 840/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
14/20 = 14 × 7/20 × 7 = 98/140 - Add the two like fractions:
840/140 + 98/140 = 840 + 98/140 = 938/140 - 938/140 simplified gives 67/10
- So, 42/7 + 14/20 = 67/10
In mixed form: 67/10
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