Add 20/21 and 42/70
20/21 + 42/70 is 163/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
20/21 = 20 × 10/21 × 10 = 200/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
42/70 = 42 × 3/70 × 3 = 126/210 - Add the two like fractions:
200/210 + 126/210 = 200 + 126/210 = 326/210 - 326/210 simplified gives 163/105
- So, 20/21 + 42/70 = 163/105
In mixed form: 158/105
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