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Add 1/6 and 25/21

1st number: 1/6, 2nd number: 1 4/21

1/6 + 25/21 is 19/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 21 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    1/6 = 1 × 7/6 × 7 = 7/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    25/21 = 25 × 2/21 × 2 = 50/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/42 + 50/42 = 7 + 50/42 = 57/42
  5. 57/42 simplified gives 19/14
  6. So, 1/6 + 25/21 = 19/14
    In mixed form: 15/14

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