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Add 21/18 and 8/14

1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 8/14

21/18 + 8/14 is 73/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 14 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    21/18 = 21 × 7/18 × 7 = 147/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    8/14 = 8 × 9/14 × 9 = 72/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/126 + 72/126 = 147 + 72/126 = 219/126
  5. 219/126 simplified gives 73/42
  6. So, 21/18 + 8/14 = 73/42
    In mixed form: 131/42

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