Add 20/24 and 6/21
20/24 + 6/21 is 47/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
20/24 = 20 × 7/24 × 7 = 140/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
6/21 = 6 × 8/21 × 8 = 48/168 - Add the two like fractions:
140/168 + 48/168 = 140 + 48/168 = 188/168 - 188/168 simplified gives 47/42
- So, 20/24 + 6/21 = 47/42
In mixed form: 15/42
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