Add 21/9 and 8/21
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 8/21
21/9 + 8/21 is 19/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
21/9 = 21 × 7/9 × 7 = 147/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
8/21 = 8 × 3/21 × 3 = 24/63 - Add the two like fractions:
147/63 + 24/63 = 147 + 24/63 = 171/63 - 171/63 simplified gives 19/7
- So, 21/9 + 8/21 = 19/7
In mixed form: 25/7
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