Add 42/9 and 12/20
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 12/20
42/9 + 12/20 is 79/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
42/9 = 42 × 20/9 × 20 = 840/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
12/20 = 12 × 9/20 × 9 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
840/180 + 108/180 = 840 + 108/180 = 948/180 - 948/180 simplified gives 79/15
- So, 42/9 + 12/20 = 79/15
In mixed form: 54/15
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