Add 63/21 and 21/9
1st number: 3 0/21, 2nd number: 2 3/9
63/21 + 21/9 is 16/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 9 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
63/21 = 63 × 3/21 × 3 = 189/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
21/9 = 21 × 7/9 × 7 = 147/63 - Add the two like fractions:
189/63 + 147/63 = 189 + 147/63 = 336/63 - 336/63 simplified gives 16/3
- So, 63/21 + 21/9 = 16/3
In mixed form: 51/3
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