Add 14/8 and 10/21
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 10/21
14/8 + 10/21 is 187/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
14/8 = 14 × 21/8 × 21 = 294/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
10/21 = 10 × 8/21 × 8 = 80/168 - Add the two like fractions:
294/168 + 80/168 = 294 + 80/168 = 374/168 - 374/168 simplified gives 187/84
- So, 14/8 + 10/21 = 187/84
In mixed form: 219/84
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