Add 4/8 and 14/21
4/8 + 14/21 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
4/8 = 4 × 21/8 × 21 = 84/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
14/21 = 14 × 8/21 × 8 = 112/168 - Add the two like fractions:
84/168 + 112/168 = 84 + 112/168 = 196/168 - 196/168 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 4/8 + 14/21 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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