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Add 4/21 and 40/20

1st number: 4/21, 2nd number: 2 0/20

4/21 + 40/20 is 46/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
    4/21 = 4 × 20/21 × 20 = 80/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
    40/20 = 40 × 21/20 × 21 = 840/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/420 + 840/420 = 80 + 840/420 = 920/420
  5. 920/420 simplified gives 46/21
  6. So, 4/21 + 40/20 = 46/21
    In mixed form: 24/21

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