Add 18/21 and 8/14
18/21 + 8/14 is 10/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
18/21 = 18 × 2/21 × 2 = 36/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
8/14 = 8 × 3/14 × 3 = 24/42 - Add the two like fractions:
36/42 + 24/42 = 36 + 24/42 = 60/42 - 60/42 simplified gives 10/7
- So, 18/21 + 8/14 = 10/7
In mixed form: 13/7
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