Add 6/21 and 21/63
6/21 + 21/63 is 13/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
6/21 = 6 × 3/21 × 3 = 18/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
21/63 = 21 × 1/63 × 1 = 21/63 - Add the two like fractions:
18/63 + 21/63 = 18 + 21/63 = 39/63 - 39/63 simplified gives 13/21
- So, 6/21 + 21/63 = 13/21
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