Add 3/12 and 5/21
3/12 + 5/21 is 41/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
3/12 = 3 × 7/12 × 7 = 21/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
5/21 = 5 × 4/21 × 4 = 20/84 - Add the two like fractions:
21/84 + 20/84 = 21 + 20/84 = 41/84 - So, 3/12 + 5/21 = 41/84
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