Add 6/14 and 27/21, Solve 6/14 + 1 6/21 as a fraction

Add 6/14 and 27/21

1^st number: 6/14, 2^nd number: 1 6/21

6/14 + 27/21 is 12/7.

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,
27/21 = 27 × 2/21 × 2 = 54/42
Add the two like fractions:
18/42 + 54/42 = 18 + 54/42 = 72/42
72/42 simplified gives 12/7
So, 6/14 + 27/21 = 12/7
In mixed form: 15/7

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