Add 21/18 and 45/7
1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 6 3/7
21/18 + 45/7 is 319/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
21/18 = 21 × 7/18 × 7 = 147/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
45/7 = 45 × 18/7 × 18 = 810/126 - Add the two like fractions:
147/126 + 810/126 = 147 + 810/126 = 957/126 - 957/126 simplified gives 319/42
- So, 21/18 + 45/7 = 319/42
In mixed form: 725/42
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