Add 18/4 and 9/21
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 9/21
18/4 + 9/21 is 69/14.
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,
9/21 = 9 × 4/21 × 4 = 36/84 - Add the two like fractions:
378/84 + 36/84 = 378 + 36/84 = 414/84 - 414/84 simplified gives 69/14
- So, 18/4 + 9/21 = 69/14
In mixed form: 413/14
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