Add 15/20 and 2/21
15/20 + 2/21 is 71/84.
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,
15/20 = 15 × 21/20 × 21 = 315/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
2/21 = 2 × 20/21 × 20 = 40/420 - Add the two like fractions:
315/420 + 40/420 = 315 + 40/420 = 355/420 - 355/420 simplified gives 71/84
- So, 15/20 + 2/21 = 71/84
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