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Add 4/21 and 3/18

4/21 + 3/18 is 5/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
    4/21 = 4 × 6/21 × 6 = 24/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    3/18 = 3 × 7/18 × 7 = 21/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/126 + 21/126 = 24 + 21/126 = 45/126
  5. 45/126 simplified gives 5/14
  6. So, 4/21 + 3/18 = 5/14

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