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Add 7/21 and 7/6

1st number: 7/21, 2nd number: 1 1/6

7/21 + 7/6 is 3/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 6 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    7/21 = 7 × 2/21 × 2 = 14/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    7/6 = 7 × 7/6 × 7 = 49/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/42 + 49/42 = 14 + 49/42 = 63/42
  5. 63/42 simplified gives 3/2
  6. So, 7/21 + 7/6 = 3/2
    In mixed form: 11/2

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