Add 8/12 and 20/42
8/12 + 20/42 is 8/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
8/12 = 8 × 7/12 × 7 = 56/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
20/42 = 20 × 2/42 × 2 = 40/84 - Add the two like fractions:
56/84 + 40/84 = 56 + 40/84 = 96/84 - 96/84 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 8/12 + 20/42 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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