Add 10/20 and 12/21
10/20 + 12/21 is 15/14.
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,
12/21 = 12 × 20/21 × 20 = 240/420 - Add the two like fractions:
210/420 + 240/420 = 210 + 240/420 = 450/420 - 450/420 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 10/20 + 12/21 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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