Add 7/42 and 7/20
7/42 + 7/20 is 31/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
7/42 = 7 × 10/42 × 10 = 70/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
7/20 = 7 × 21/20 × 21 = 147/420 - Add the two like fractions:
70/420 + 147/420 = 70 + 147/420 = 217/420 - 217/420 simplified gives 31/60
- So, 7/42 + 7/20 = 31/60
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