Add 4/14 and 2/21
4/14 + 2/21 is 8/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
4/14 = 4 × 3/14 × 3 = 12/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
2/21 = 2 × 2/21 × 2 = 4/42 - Add the two like fractions:
12/42 + 4/42 = 12 + 4/42 = 16/42 - 16/42 simplified gives 8/21
- So, 4/14 + 2/21 = 8/21
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