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Add 7/21 and 4/20

7/21 + 4/20 is 8/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
    7/21 = 7 × 20/21 × 20 = 140/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
    4/20 = 4 × 21/20 × 21 = 84/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/420 + 84/420 = 140 + 84/420 = 224/420
  5. 224/420 simplified gives 8/15
  6. So, 7/21 + 4/20 = 8/15

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