Add 2/18 and 10/21
2/18 + 10/21 is 37/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 21 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
2/18 = 2 × 7/18 × 7 = 14/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
10/21 = 10 × 6/21 × 6 = 60/126 - Add the two like fractions:
14/126 + 60/126 = 14 + 60/126 = 74/126 - 74/126 simplified gives 37/63
- So, 2/18 + 10/21 = 37/63
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