Add 2/3 and 12/21
2/3 + 12/21 is 26/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 21 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
2/3 = 2 × 7/3 × 7 = 14/21 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 1 = 21,
12/21 = 12 × 1/21 × 1 = 12/21 - Add the two like fractions:
14/21 + 12/21 = 14 + 12/21 = 26/21 - So, 2/3 + 12/21 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21
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