Add 21/72 and 21/6
1st number: 21/72, 2nd number: 3 3/6
21/72 + 21/6 is 91/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 6 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
21/72 = 21 × 1/72 × 1 = 21/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
21/6 = 21 × 12/6 × 12 = 252/72 - Add the two like fractions:
21/72 + 252/72 = 21 + 252/72 = 273/72 - 273/72 simplified gives 91/24
- So, 21/72 + 21/6 = 91/24
In mixed form: 319/24
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