Add 72/6 and 2/21
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 2/21
726 + 221 is 25421.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
726 = 72 × 76 × 7 = 50442 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
221 = 2 × 221 × 2 = 442 - Add the two like fractions:
50442 + 442 = 504 + 442 = 50842 - 508/42 simplified gives 25421
- So, 72/6 + 2/21 = 254/21
In mixed form: 12221
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