Add 2/3 and 14/21
23 + 1421 is 43.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 21 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
23 = 2 × 73 × 7 = 1421 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 1 = 21,
1421 = 14 × 121 × 1 = 1421 - Add the two like fractions:
1421 + 1421 = 14 + 1421 = 2821 - 28/21 simplified gives 43
- So, 2/3 + 14/21 = 4/3
In mixed form: 113
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