Add 8/20 and 42/6
1st number: 8/20, 2nd number: 7 0/6
8/20 + 42/6 is 37/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 6 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
8/20 = 8 × 3/20 × 3 = 24/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
42/6 = 42 × 10/6 × 10 = 420/60 - Add the two like fractions:
24/60 + 420/60 = 24 + 420/60 = 444/60 - 444/60 simplified gives 37/5
- So, 8/20 + 42/6 = 37/5
In mixed form: 72/5
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