Add 20/21 and 5/18
20/21 + 5/18 is 155/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
20/21 = 20 × 6/21 × 6 = 120/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126 - Add the two like fractions:
120/126 + 35/126 = 120 + 35/126 = 155/126 - So, 20/21 + 5/18 = 155/126
In mixed form: 129/126
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