Add 45/4 and 7/21
1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 7/21
45/4 + 7/21 is 139/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
45/4 = 45 × 21/4 × 21 = 945/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
7/21 = 7 × 4/21 × 4 = 28/84 - Add the two like fractions:
945/84 + 28/84 = 945 + 28/84 = 973/84 - 973/84 simplified gives 139/12
- So, 45/4 + 7/21 = 139/12
In mixed form: 117/12
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