Add 7/8 and 6/21
7/8 + 6/21 is 65/56.
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,
7/8 = 7 × 21/8 × 21 = 147/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
6/21 = 6 × 8/21 × 8 = 48/168 - Add the two like fractions:
147/168 + 48/168 = 147 + 48/168 = 195/168 - 195/168 simplified gives 65/56
- So, 7/8 + 6/21 = 65/56
In mixed form: 19/56
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