Add 3/14 and 6/21
3/14 + 6/21 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
3/14 = 3 × 3/14 × 3 = 9/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
6/21 = 6 × 2/21 × 2 = 12/42 - Add the two like fractions:
9/42 + 12/42 = 9 + 12/42 = 21/42 - 21/42 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 3/14 + 6/21 = 1/2
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