Add 6/21 and 12/49
6/21 + 12/49 is 26/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
6/21 = 6 × 7/21 × 7 = 42/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
12/49 = 12 × 3/49 × 3 = 36/147 - Add the two like fractions:
42/147 + 36/147 = 42 + 36/147 = 78/147 - 78/147 simplified gives 26/49
- So, 6/21 + 12/49 = 26/49
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