Add 42/72 and 8/20
42/72 + 8/20 is 59/60.
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,
8/20 = 8 × 18/20 × 18 = 144/360 - Add the two like fractions:
210/360 + 144/360 = 210 + 144/360 = 354/360 - 354/360 simplified gives 59/60
- So, 42/72 + 8/20 = 59/60
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