Add 4/21 and 18/20
4/21 + 18/20 is 229/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 20 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
4/21 = 4 × 20/21 × 20 = 80/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
18/20 = 18 × 21/20 × 21 = 378/420 - Add the two like fractions:
80/420 + 378/420 = 80 + 378/420 = 458/420 - 458/420 simplified gives 229/210
- So, 4/21 + 18/20 = 229/210
In mixed form: 119/210
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