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Add 90/20 and 8/42

1st number: 4 10/20, 2nd number: 8/42

90/20 + 8/42 is 197/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 42 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
    90/20 = 90 × 21/20 × 21 = 1890/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
    8/42 = 8 × 10/42 × 10 = 80/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/420 + 80/420 = 1890 + 80/420 = 1970/420
  5. 1970/420 simplified gives 197/42
  6. So, 90/20 + 8/42 = 197/42
    In mixed form: 429/42

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