Add 2/21 and 9/18
2/21 + 9/18 is 25/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
2/21 = 2 × 6/21 × 6 = 12/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
9/18 = 9 × 7/18 × 7 = 63/126 - Add the two like fractions:
12/126 + 63/126 = 12 + 63/126 = 75/126 - 75/126 simplified gives 25/42
- So, 2/21 + 9/18 = 25/42
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