Add 14/20 and 8/21
14/20 + 8/21 is 227/210.
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,
14/20 = 14 × 21/20 × 21 = 294/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
8/21 = 8 × 20/21 × 20 = 160/420 - Add the two like fractions:
294/420 + 160/420 = 294 + 160/420 = 454/420 - 454/420 simplified gives 227/210
- So, 14/20 + 8/21 = 227/210
In mixed form: 117/210
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