Add 3/4 and 9/21
3/4 + 9/21 is 33/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
3/4 = 3 × 21/4 × 21 = 63/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
9/21 = 9 × 4/21 × 4 = 36/84 - Add the two like fractions:
63/84 + 36/84 = 63 + 36/84 = 99/84 - 99/84 simplified gives 33/28
- So, 3/4 + 9/21 = 33/28
In mixed form: 15/28
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