Add 6/8 and 14/21
6/8 + 14/21 is 17/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
6/8 = 6 × 21/8 × 21 = 126/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
14/21 = 14 × 8/21 × 8 = 112/168 - Add the two like fractions:
126/168 + 112/168 = 126 + 112/168 = 238/168 - 238/168 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 6/8 + 14/21 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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