Add 6/18 and 8/21
6/18 + 8/21 is 5/7.
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,
6/18 = 6 × 7/18 × 7 = 42/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
8/21 = 8 × 6/21 × 6 = 48/126 - Add the two like fractions:
42/126 + 48/126 = 42 + 48/126 = 90/126 - 90/126 simplified gives 5/7
- So, 6/18 + 8/21 = 5/7
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