Add 2/20 and 20/21
2/20 + 20/21 is 221/210.
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,
2/20 = 2 × 21/20 × 21 = 42/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
20/21 = 20 × 20/21 × 20 = 400/420 - Add the two like fractions:
42/420 + 400/420 = 42 + 400/420 = 442/420 - 442/420 simplified gives 221/210
- So, 2/20 + 20/21 = 221/210
In mixed form: 111/210
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