Add 18/28 and 6/21
18/28 + 6/21 is 13/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
18/28 = 18 × 3/28 × 3 = 54/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
6/21 = 6 × 4/21 × 4 = 24/84 - Add the two like fractions:
54/84 + 24/84 = 54 + 24/84 = 78/84 - 78/84 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 18/28 + 6/21 = 13/14
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