Add 5/21 and 10/18
5/21 + 10/18 is 50/63.
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,
5/21 = 5 × 6/21 × 6 = 30/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
10/18 = 10 × 7/18 × 7 = 70/126 - Add the two like fractions:
30/126 + 70/126 = 30 + 70/126 = 100/126 - 100/126 simplified gives 50/63
- So, 5/21 + 10/18 = 50/63
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