Add 2/21 and 10/20
2/21 + 10/20 is 25/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 20 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
2/21 = 2 × 20/21 × 20 = 40/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
10/20 = 10 × 21/20 × 21 = 210/420 - Add the two like fractions:
40/420 + 210/420 = 40 + 210/420 = 250/420 - 250/420 simplified gives 25/42
- So, 2/21 + 10/20 = 25/42
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