Add 5/21 and 20/63
5/21 + 20/63 is 5/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
5/21 = 5 × 3/21 × 3 = 15/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
20/63 = 20 × 1/63 × 1 = 20/63 - Add the two like fractions:
15/63 + 20/63 = 15 + 20/63 = 35/63 - 35/63 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 5/21 + 20/63 = 5/9
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