Add 3/21 and 16/18
3/21 + 16/18 is 65/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
3/21 = 3 × 6/21 × 6 = 18/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
16/18 = 16 × 7/18 × 7 = 112/126 - Add the two like fractions:
18/126 + 112/126 = 18 + 112/126 = 130/126 - 130/126 simplified gives 65/63
- So, 3/21 + 16/18 = 65/63
In mixed form: 12/63
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