Add 20/21 and 10/12
20/21 + 10/12 is 25/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
20/21 = 20 × 4/21 × 4 = 80/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
10/12 = 10 × 7/12 × 7 = 70/84 - Add the two like fractions:
80/84 + 70/84 = 80 + 70/84 = 150/84 - 150/84 simplified gives 25/14
- So, 20/21 + 10/12 = 25/14
In mixed form: 111/14
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