Add 7/9 and 5/21
7/9 + 5/21 is 64/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
7/9 = 7 × 7/9 × 7 = 49/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
5/21 = 5 × 3/21 × 3 = 15/63 - Add the two like fractions:
49/63 + 15/63 = 49 + 15/63 = 64/63 - So, 7/9 + 5/21 = 64/63
In mixed form: 11/63
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