Add 12/21 and 20/9
1st number: 12/21, 2nd number: 2 2/9
12/21 + 20/9 is 176/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 9 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
12/21 = 12 × 3/21 × 3 = 36/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
20/9 = 20 × 7/9 × 7 = 140/63 - Add the two like fractions:
36/63 + 140/63 = 36 + 140/63 = 176/63 - So, 12/21 + 20/9 = 176/63
In mixed form: 250/63
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