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Add 7/20 and 35/42

7/20 + 35/42 is 71/60.

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,
    7/20 = 7 × 21/20 × 21 = 147/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
    35/42 = 35 × 10/42 × 10 = 350/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/420 + 350/420 = 147 + 350/420 = 497/420
  5. 497/420 simplified gives 71/60
  6. So, 7/20 + 35/42 = 71/60
    In mixed form: 111/60

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