Add 6/4 and 1/21
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 1/21
6/4 + 1/21 is 65/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
6/4 = 6 × 21/4 × 21 = 126/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
1/21 = 1 × 4/21 × 4 = 4/84 - Add the two like fractions:
126/84 + 4/84 = 126 + 4/84 = 130/84 - 130/84 simplified gives 65/42
- So, 6/4 + 1/21 = 65/42
In mixed form: 123/42
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