Add 14/20 and 4/21
14/20 + 4/21 is 187/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 21 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
14/20 = 14 × 21/20 × 21 = 294/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
4/21 = 4 × 20/21 × 20 = 80/420 - Add the two like fractions:
294/420 + 80/420 = 294 + 80/420 = 374/420 - 374/420 simplified gives 187/210
- So, 14/20 + 4/21 = 187/210
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