Add 5/14 and 6/21
5/14 + 6/21 is 9/14.
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,
5/14 = 5 × 3/14 × 3 = 15/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
6/21 = 6 × 2/21 × 2 = 12/42 - Add the two like fractions:
15/42 + 12/42 = 15 + 12/42 = 27/42 - 27/42 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 5/14 + 6/21 = 9/14
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