Add 2/21 and 1/14
2/21 + 1/14 is 1/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
2/21 = 2 × 2/21 × 2 = 4/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
1/14 = 1 × 3/14 × 3 = 3/42 - Add the two like fractions:
4/42 + 3/42 = 4 + 3/42 = 7/42 - 7/42 simplified gives 1/6
- So, 2/21 + 1/14 = 1/6
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