Add 7/21 and 20/35
7/21 + 20/35 is 19/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
7/21 = 7 × 5/21 × 5 = 35/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
20/35 = 20 × 3/35 × 3 = 60/105 - Add the two like fractions:
35/105 + 60/105 = 35 + 60/105 = 95/105 - 95/105 simplified gives 19/21
- So, 7/21 + 20/35 = 19/21
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