Add 6/20 and 14/21
6/20 + 14/21 is 29/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 21 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
6/20 = 6 × 21/20 × 21 = 126/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
14/21 = 14 × 20/21 × 20 = 280/420 - Add the two like fractions:
126/420 + 280/420 = 126 + 280/420 = 406/420 - 406/420 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 6/20 + 14/21 = 29/30
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