Add 3/21 and 14/27
3/21 + 14/27 is 125/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
3/21 = 3 × 9/21 × 9 = 27/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
14/27 = 14 × 7/27 × 7 = 98/189 - Add the two like fractions:
27/189 + 98/189 = 27 + 98/189 = 125/189 - So, 3/21 + 14/27 = 125/189
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