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Add 20/6 and 21/5

1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 4 1/5

20/6 + 21/5 is 113/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 5 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    20/6 = 20 × 5/6 × 5 = 100/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    21/5 = 21 × 6/5 × 6 = 126/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/30 + 126/30 = 100 + 126/30 = 226/30
  5. 226/30 simplified gives 113/15
  6. So, 20/6 + 21/5 = 113/15
    In mixed form: 78/15

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