Add 42/72 and 3/20
42/72 + 3/20 is 11/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
3/20 = 3 × 18/20 × 18 = 54/360 - Add the two like fractions:
210/360 + 54/360 = 210 + 54/360 = 264/360 - 264/360 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 42/72 + 3/20 = 11/15
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