Add 12/21 and 3/20
12/21 + 3/20 is 101/140.
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,
12/21 = 12 × 20/21 × 20 = 240/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
3/20 = 3 × 21/20 × 21 = 63/420 - Add the two like fractions:
240/420 + 63/420 = 240 + 63/420 = 303/420 - 303/420 simplified gives 101/140
- So, 12/21 + 3/20 = 101/140
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