Add 14/21 and 15/20
14/21 + 15/20 is 17/12.
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,
14/21 = 14 × 20/21 × 20 = 280/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
15/20 = 15 × 21/20 × 21 = 315/420 - Add the two like fractions:
280/420 + 315/420 = 280 + 315/420 = 595/420 - 595/420 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 14/21 + 15/20 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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