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Add 4/6 and 21/7

1st number: 4/6, 2nd number: 3 0/7

4/6 + 21/7 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 7 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    4/6 = 4 × 7/6 × 7 = 28/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
    21/7 = 21 × 6/7 × 6 = 126/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/42 + 126/42 = 28 + 126/42 = 154/42
  5. 154/42 simplified gives 11/3
  6. So, 4/6 + 21/7 = 11/3
    In mixed form: 32/3

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