Add 5/42 and 20/35
5/42 + 20/35 is 29/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
5/42 = 5 × 5/42 × 5 = 25/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
20/35 = 20 × 6/35 × 6 = 120/210 - Add the two like fractions:
25/210 + 120/210 = 25 + 120/210 = 145/210 - 145/210 simplified gives 29/42
- So, 5/42 + 20/35 = 29/42
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