Add 2/9 and 14/21
2/9 + 14/21 is 8/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
2/9 = 2 × 7/9 × 7 = 14/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
14/21 = 14 × 3/21 × 3 = 42/63 - Add the two like fractions:
14/63 + 42/63 = 14 + 42/63 = 56/63 - 56/63 simplified gives 8/9
- So, 2/9 + 14/21 = 8/9
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