Add 7/20 and 9/42
7/20 + 9/42 is 79/140.
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,
9/42 = 9 × 10/42 × 10 = 90/420 - Add the two like fractions:
147/420 + 90/420 = 147 + 90/420 = 237/420 - 237/420 simplified gives 79/140
- So, 7/20 + 9/42 = 79/140
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