Add 6/14 and 10/21
6/14 + 10/21 is 19/21.
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,
6/14 = 6 × 3/14 × 3 = 18/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
10/21 = 10 × 2/21 × 2 = 20/42 - Add the two like fractions:
18/42 + 20/42 = 18 + 20/42 = 38/42 - 38/42 simplified gives 19/21
- So, 6/14 + 10/21 = 19/21
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