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Add 3/21 and 8/6

1st number: 3/21, 2nd number: 1 2/6

3/21 + 8/6 is 31/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 6 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    3/21 = 3 × 2/21 × 2 = 6/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    8/6 = 8 × 7/6 × 7 = 56/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/42 + 56/42 = 6 + 56/42 = 62/42
  5. 62/42 simplified gives 31/21
  6. So, 3/21 + 8/6 = 31/21
    In mixed form: 110/21

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