Add 8/18 and 12/21
8/18 + 12/21 is 64/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 21 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
8/18 = 8 × 7/18 × 7 = 56/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
12/21 = 12 × 6/21 × 6 = 72/126 - Add the two like fractions:
56/126 + 72/126 = 56 + 72/126 = 128/126 - 128/126 simplified gives 64/63
- So, 8/18 + 12/21 = 64/63
In mixed form: 11/63
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