Add 6/21 and 14/18
6/21 + 14/18 is 67/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
6/21 = 6 × 6/21 × 6 = 36/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
14/18 = 14 × 7/18 × 7 = 98/126 - Add the two like fractions:
36/126 + 98/126 = 36 + 98/126 = 134/126 - 134/126 simplified gives 67/63
- So, 6/21 + 14/18 = 67/63
In mixed form: 14/63
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