Add 8/12 and 6/21
8/12 + 6/21 is 20/21.
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,
6/21 = 6 × 4/21 × 4 = 24/84 - Add the two like fractions:
56/84 + 24/84 = 56 + 24/84 = 80/84 - 80/84 simplified gives 20/21
- So, 8/12 + 6/21 = 20/21
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