Add 42/84 and 10/20
42/84 + 10/20 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 20 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
42/84 = 42 × 5/84 × 5 = 210/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
10/20 = 10 × 21/20 × 21 = 210/420 - Add the two like fractions:
210/420 + 210/420 = 210 + 210/420 = 420/420 - 420/420 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 42/84 + 10/20 = 1/1
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