Add 5/20 and 5/42
5/20 + 5/42 is 31/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 42 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
5/20 = 5 × 21/20 × 21 = 105/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
5/42 = 5 × 10/42 × 10 = 50/420 - Add the two like fractions:
105/420 + 50/420 = 105 + 50/420 = 155/420 - 155/420 simplified gives 31/84
- So, 5/20 + 5/42 = 31/84
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