Add 9/42 and 18/20
9/42 + 18/20 is 39/35.
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,
9/42 = 9 × 10/42 × 10 = 90/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
18/20 = 18 × 21/20 × 21 = 378/420 - Add the two like fractions:
90/420 + 378/420 = 90 + 378/420 = 468/420 - 468/420 simplified gives 39/35
- So, 9/42 + 18/20 = 39/35
In mixed form: 14/35
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