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Add 64/20 and 2/42

1st number: 3 4/20, 2nd number: 2/42

64/20 + 2/42 is 341/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
    64/20 = 64 × 21/20 × 21 = 1344/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
    2/42 = 2 × 10/42 × 10 = 20/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/420 + 20/420 = 1344 + 20/420 = 1364/420
  5. 1364/420 simplified gives 341/105
  6. So, 64/20 + 2/42 = 341/105
    In mixed form: 326/105

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