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Add 42/7 and 16/20

1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 16/20

42/7 + 16/20 is 34/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
    42/7 = 42 × 20/7 × 20 = 840/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    16/20 = 16 × 7/20 × 7 = 112/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/140 + 112/140 = 840 + 112/140 = 952/140
  5. 952/140 simplified gives 34/5
  6. So, 42/7 + 16/20 = 34/5
    In mixed form: 64/5

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