Add 6/8 and 20/21
6/8 + 20/21 is 143/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
6/8 = 6 × 21/8 × 21 = 126/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
20/21 = 20 × 8/21 × 8 = 160/168 - Add the two like fractions:
126/168 + 160/168 = 126 + 160/168 = 286/168 - 286/168 simplified gives 143/84
- So, 6/8 + 20/21 = 143/84
In mixed form: 159/84
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