Add 6/21 and 4/12
6/21 + 4/12 is 13/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
6/21 = 6 × 4/21 × 4 = 24/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
4/12 = 4 × 7/12 × 7 = 28/84 - Add the two like fractions:
24/84 + 28/84 = 24 + 28/84 = 52/84 - 52/84 simplified gives 13/21
- So, 6/21 + 4/12 = 13/21
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