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Add 20/21 and 8/10

20/21 + 8/10 is 184/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 10 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    20/21 = 20 × 10/21 × 10 = 200/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
    8/10 = 8 × 21/10 × 21 = 168/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/210 + 168/210 = 200 + 168/210 = 368/210
  5. 368/210 simplified gives 184/105
  6. So, 20/21 + 8/10 = 184/105
    In mixed form: 179/105

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