Add 14/21 and 8/20
14/21 + 8/20 is 16/15.
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,
8/20 = 8 × 21/20 × 21 = 168/420 - Add the two like fractions:
280/420 + 168/420 = 280 + 168/420 = 448/420 - 448/420 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 14/21 + 8/20 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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