Add 5/18 and 3/21
5/18 + 3/21 is 53/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 21 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
3/21 = 3 × 6/21 × 6 = 18/126 - Add the two like fractions:
35/126 + 18/126 = 35 + 18/126 = 53/126 - So, 5/18 + 3/21 = 53/126
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