Add 8/21 and 15/20
8/21 + 15/20 is 95/84.
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,
8/21 = 8 × 20/21 × 20 = 160/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
15/20 = 15 × 21/20 × 21 = 315/420 - Add the two like fractions:
160/420 + 315/420 = 160 + 315/420 = 475/420 - 475/420 simplified gives 95/84
- So, 8/21 + 15/20 = 95/84
In mixed form: 111/84
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