Add 21/81 and 1/7
21/81 + 1/7 is 76/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 7 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
21/81 = 21 × 7/81 × 7 = 147/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
1/7 = 1 × 81/7 × 81 = 81/567 - Add the two like fractions:
147/567 + 81/567 = 147 + 81/567 = 228/567 - 228/567 simplified gives 76/189
- So, 21/81 + 1/7 = 76/189
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