Add 5/6 and 20/21
56 + 2021 is 2514.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
56 = 5 × 76 × 7 = 3542 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
2021 = 20 × 221 × 2 = 4042 - Add the two like fractions:
3542 + 4042 = 35 + 4042 = 7542 - 75/42 simplified gives 2514
- So, 5/6 + 20/21 = 25/14
In mixed form: 11114
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