Add 2/21 and 9/8
1st number: 2/21, 2nd number: 1 1/8
2/21 + 9/8 is 205/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
2/21 = 2 × 8/21 × 8 = 16/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
9/8 = 9 × 21/8 × 21 = 189/168 - Add the two like fractions:
16/168 + 189/168 = 16 + 189/168 = 205/168 - So, 2/21 + 9/8 = 205/168
In mixed form: 137/168
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