Add 15/14 and 20/21
1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 20/21
15/14 + 20/21 is 85/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
15/14 = 15 × 3/14 × 3 = 45/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
20/21 = 20 × 2/21 × 2 = 40/42 - Add the two like fractions:
45/42 + 40/42 = 45 + 40/42 = 85/42 - So, 15/14 + 20/21 = 85/42
In mixed form: 21/42
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