Add 14/18 and 15/21
14/18 + 15/21 is 94/63.
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,
14/18 = 14 × 7/18 × 7 = 98/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
15/21 = 15 × 6/21 × 6 = 90/126 - Add the two like fractions:
98/126 + 90/126 = 98 + 90/126 = 188/126 - 188/126 simplified gives 94/63
- So, 14/18 + 15/21 = 94/63
In mixed form: 131/63
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