Add 20/6 and 21/7
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 3 0/7
20/6 + 21/7 is 19/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
20/6 = 20 × 7/6 × 7 = 140/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
21/7 = 21 × 6/7 × 6 = 126/42 - Add the two like fractions:
140/42 + 126/42 = 140 + 126/42 = 266/42 - 266/42 simplified gives 19/3
- So, 20/6 + 21/7 = 19/3
In mixed form: 61/3
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