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Add 80/4 and 3/42

1st number: 20 0/4, 2nd number: 3/42

80/4 + 3/42 is 281/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 42 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    80/4 = 80 × 21/4 × 21 = 1680/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    3/42 = 3 × 2/42 × 2 = 6/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/84 + 6/84 = 1680 + 6/84 = 1686/84
  5. 1686/84 simplified gives 281/14
  6. So, 80/4 + 3/42 = 281/14
    In mixed form: 201/14

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