Add 10/18 and 16/21
10/18 + 16/21 is 83/63.
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,
10/18 = 10 × 7/18 × 7 = 70/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
16/21 = 16 × 6/21 × 6 = 96/126 - Add the two like fractions:
70/126 + 96/126 = 70 + 96/126 = 166/126 - 166/126 simplified gives 83/63
- So, 10/18 + 16/21 = 83/63
In mixed form: 120/63
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