Add 18/6 and 12/21
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 12/21
18/6 + 12/21 is 25/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
18/6 = 18 × 7/6 × 7 = 126/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
12/21 = 12 × 2/21 × 2 = 24/42 - Add the two like fractions:
126/42 + 24/42 = 126 + 24/42 = 150/42 - 150/42 simplified gives 25/7
- So, 18/6 + 12/21 = 25/7
In mixed form: 34/7
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