Add 10/21 and 3/18
10/21 + 3/18 is 9/14.
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,
10/21 = 10 × 6/21 × 6 = 60/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
3/18 = 3 × 7/18 × 7 = 21/126 - Add the two like fractions:
60/126 + 21/126 = 60 + 21/126 = 81/126 - 81/126 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 10/21 + 3/18 = 9/14
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