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Add 35/18 and 14/21

1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 14/21

35/18 + 14/21 is 47/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    35/18 = 35 × 7/18 × 7 = 245/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
    14/21 = 14 × 6/21 × 6 = 84/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/126 + 84/126 = 245 + 84/126 = 329/126
  5. 329/126 simplified gives 47/18
  6. So, 35/18 + 14/21 = 47/18
    In mixed form: 211/18

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