Add 5/8 and 18/21
5/8 + 18/21 is 83/56.
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,
5/8 = 5 × 21/8 × 21 = 105/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
18/21 = 18 × 8/21 × 8 = 144/168 - Add the two like fractions:
105/168 + 144/168 = 105 + 144/168 = 249/168 - 249/168 simplified gives 83/56
- So, 5/8 + 18/21 = 83/56
In mixed form: 127/56
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