Add 8/12 and 1/21
8/12 + 1/21 is 5/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
8/12 = 8 × 7/12 × 7 = 56/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
1/21 = 1 × 4/21 × 4 = 4/84 - Add the two like fractions:
56/84 + 4/84 = 56 + 4/84 = 60/84 - 60/84 simplified gives 5/7
- So, 8/12 + 1/21 = 5/7
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