Add 7/20 and 4/42
7/20 + 4/42 is 187/420.
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,
7/20 = 7 × 21/20 × 21 = 147/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
4/42 = 4 × 10/42 × 10 = 40/420 - Add the two like fractions:
147/420 + 40/420 = 147 + 40/420 = 187/420 - So, 7/20 + 4/42 = 187/420
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