Add 4/20 and 16/21
4/20 + 16/21 is 101/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 21 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
4/20 = 4 × 21/20 × 21 = 84/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
16/21 = 16 × 20/21 × 20 = 320/420 - Add the two like fractions:
84/420 + 320/420 = 84 + 320/420 = 404/420 - 404/420 simplified gives 101/105
- So, 4/20 + 16/21 = 101/105
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