Add 20/21 and 5/6
20/21 + 5/6 is 25/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 6 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
20/21 = 20 × 2/21 × 2 = 40/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
5/6 = 5 × 7/6 × 7 = 35/42 - Add the two like fractions:
40/42 + 35/42 = 40 + 35/42 = 75/42 - 75/42 simplified gives 25/14
- So, 20/21 + 5/6 = 25/14
In mixed form: 111/14
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