Add 14/21 and 1/84
14/21 + 1/84 is 19/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
14/21 = 14 × 4/21 × 4 = 56/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
1/84 = 1 × 1/84 × 1 = 1/84 - Add the two like fractions:
56/84 + 1/84 = 56 + 1/84 = 57/84 - 57/84 simplified gives 19/28
- So, 14/21 + 1/84 = 19/28
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