Add 18/21 and 14/10
1st number: 18/21, 2nd number: 1 4/10
18/21 + 14/10 is 79/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 10 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
18/21 = 18 × 10/21 × 10 = 180/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
14/10 = 14 × 21/10 × 21 = 294/210 - Add the two like fractions:
180/210 + 294/210 = 180 + 294/210 = 474/210 - 474/210 simplified gives 79/35
- So, 18/21 + 14/10 = 79/35
In mixed form: 29/35
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