Add 15/21 and 16/20
15/21 + 16/20 is 53/35.
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,
15/21 = 15 × 20/21 × 20 = 300/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
16/20 = 16 × 21/20 × 21 = 336/420 - Add the two like fractions:
300/420 + 336/420 = 300 + 336/420 = 636/420 - 636/420 simplified gives 53/35
- So, 15/21 + 16/20 = 53/35
In mixed form: 118/35
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