Add 3/5 and 20/21
3/5 + 20/21 is 163/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
3/5 = 3 × 21/5 × 21 = 63/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
20/21 = 20 × 5/21 × 5 = 100/105 - Add the two like fractions:
63/105 + 100/105 = 63 + 100/105 = 163/105 - So, 3/5 + 20/21 = 163/105
In mixed form: 158/105
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