Add 3/18 and 15/21
3/18 + 15/21 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 21 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
3/18 = 3 × 7/18 × 7 = 21/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
15/21 = 15 × 6/21 × 6 = 90/126 - Add the two like fractions:
21/126 + 90/126 = 21 + 90/126 = 111/126 - 111/126 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 3/18 + 15/21 = 37/42
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