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Add 64/42 and 14/20

1st number: 1 22/42, 2nd number: 14/20

64/42 + 14/20 is 467/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 20 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
    64/42 = 64 × 10/42 × 10 = 640/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
    14/20 = 14 × 21/20 × 21 = 294/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/420 + 294/420 = 640 + 294/420 = 934/420
  5. 934/420 simplified gives 467/210
  6. So, 64/42 + 14/20 = 467/210
    In mixed form: 247/210

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