Add 14/21 and 18/12
1st number: 14/21, 2nd number: 1 6/12
14/21 + 18/12 is 13/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
14/21 = 14 × 4/21 × 4 = 56/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
18/12 = 18 × 7/12 × 7 = 126/84 - Add the two like fractions:
56/84 + 126/84 = 56 + 126/84 = 182/84 - 182/84 simplified gives 13/6
- So, 14/21 + 18/12 = 13/6
In mixed form: 21/6
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