Add 1/4 and 9/21
1/4 + 9/21 is 19/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
1/4 = 1 × 21/4 × 21 = 21/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
9/21 = 9 × 4/21 × 4 = 36/84 - Add the two like fractions:
21/84 + 36/84 = 21 + 36/84 = 57/84 - 57/84 simplified gives 19/28
- So, 1/4 + 9/21 = 19/28
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