Add 5/12 and 4/21
5/12 + 4/21 is 17/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
5/12 = 5 × 7/12 × 7 = 35/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
4/21 = 4 × 4/21 × 4 = 16/84 - Add the two like fractions:
35/84 + 16/84 = 35 + 16/84 = 51/84 - 51/84 simplified gives 17/28
- So, 5/12 + 4/21 = 17/28
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