Add 42/9 and 24/20
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 1 4/20
42/9 + 24/20 is 88/15.
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,
24/20 = 24 × 9/20 × 9 = 216/180 - Add the two like fractions:
840/180 + 216/180 = 840 + 216/180 = 1056/180 - 1056/180 simplified gives 88/15
- So, 42/9 + 24/20 = 88/15
In mixed form: 513/15
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