Add 5/15 and 20/21
5/15 + 20/21 is 9/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
5/15 = 5 × 7/15 × 7 = 35/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
20/21 = 20 × 5/21 × 5 = 100/105 - Add the two like fractions:
35/105 + 100/105 = 35 + 100/105 = 135/105 - 135/105 simplified gives 9/7
- So, 5/15 + 20/21 = 9/7
In mixed form: 12/7
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