Add 18/4 and 12/21
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 12/21
18/4 + 12/21 is 71/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
18/4 = 18 × 21/4 × 21 = 378/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
12/21 = 12 × 4/21 × 4 = 48/84 - Add the two like fractions:
378/84 + 48/84 = 378 + 48/84 = 426/84 - 426/84 simplified gives 71/14
- So, 18/4 + 12/21 = 71/14
In mixed form: 51/14
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