Add 1/14 and 9/21
1/14 + 9/21 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
1/14 = 1 × 3/14 × 3 = 3/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
9/21 = 9 × 2/21 × 2 = 18/42 - Add the two like fractions:
3/42 + 18/42 = 3 + 18/42 = 21/42 - 21/42 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 1/14 + 9/21 = 1/2
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