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Add 4/8 and 14/21

4/8 + 14/21 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    4/8 = 4 × 21/8 × 21 = 84/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
    14/21 = 14 × 8/21 × 8 = 112/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/168 + 112/168 = 84 + 112/168 = 196/168
  5. 196/168 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 4/8 + 14/21 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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