Add 6/15 and 20/21
6/15 + 20/21 is 142/105.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 7/15 × 7 = 42/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
20/21 = 20 × 5/21 × 5 = 100/105 - Add the two like fractions:
42/105 + 100/105 = 42 + 100/105 = 142/105 - So, 6/15 + 20/21 = 142/105
In mixed form: 137/105
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