Add 2/21 and 2/6
2/21 + 2/6 is 3/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 6 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
2/21 = 2 × 2/21 × 2 = 4/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
2/6 = 2 × 7/6 × 7 = 14/42 - Add the two like fractions:
4/42 + 14/42 = 4 + 14/42 = 18/42 - 18/42 simplified gives 3/7
- So, 2/21 + 2/6 = 3/7
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