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Add 3/6 and 21/9

1st number: 3/6, 2nd number: 2 3/9

3/6 + 21/9 is 17/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    3/6 = 3 × 3/6 × 3 = 9/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    21/9 = 21 × 2/9 × 2 = 42/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/18 + 42/18 = 9 + 42/18 = 51/18
  5. 51/18 simplified gives 17/6
  6. So, 3/6 + 21/9 = 17/6
    In mixed form: 25/6

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