Add 7/21 and 4/20
7/21 + 4/20 is 8/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 20 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
7/21 = 7 × 20/21 × 20 = 140/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
4/20 = 4 × 21/20 × 21 = 84/420 - Add the two like fractions:
140/420 + 84/420 = 140 + 84/420 = 224/420 - 224/420 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 7/21 + 4/20 = 8/15
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