Add 21/36 and 6/14
21/36 + 6/14 is 85/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 14 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
21/36 = 21 × 7/36 × 7 = 147/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
6/14 = 6 × 18/14 × 18 = 108/252 - Add the two like fractions:
147/252 + 108/252 = 147 + 108/252 = 255/252 - 255/252 simplified gives 85/84
- So, 21/36 + 6/14 = 85/84
In mixed form: 11/84
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