Add 6/14 and 12/21
6/14 + 12/21 is 1/1.
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,
12/21 = 12 × 2/21 × 2 = 24/42 - Add the two like fractions:
18/42 + 24/42 = 18 + 24/42 = 42/42 - 42/42 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 6/14 + 12/21 = 1/1
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