Add 2/6 and 1/21
2/6 + 1/21 is 8/21.
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,
2/6 = 2 × 7/6 × 7 = 14/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
1/21 = 1 × 2/21 × 2 = 2/42 - Add the two like fractions:
14/42 + 2/42 = 14 + 2/42 = 16/42 - 16/42 simplified gives 8/21
- So, 2/6 + 1/21 = 8/21
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