Add 12/18 and 4/21
12/18 + 4/21 is 6/7.
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,
12/18 = 12 × 7/18 × 7 = 84/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
4/21 = 4 × 6/21 × 6 = 24/126 - Add the two like fractions:
84/126 + 24/126 = 84 + 24/126 = 108/126 - 108/126 simplified gives 6/7
- So, 12/18 + 4/21 = 6/7
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