Add 10/20 and 10/21
10/20 + 10/21 is 41/42.
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,
10/20 = 10 × 21/20 × 21 = 210/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
10/21 = 10 × 20/21 × 20 = 200/420 - Add the two like fractions:
210/420 + 200/420 = 210 + 200/420 = 410/420 - 410/420 simplified gives 41/42
- So, 10/20 + 10/21 = 41/42
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