Add 8/21 and 12/18
8/21 + 12/18 is 22/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
8/21 = 8 × 6/21 × 6 = 48/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
12/18 = 12 × 7/18 × 7 = 84/126 - Add the two like fractions:
48/126 + 84/126 = 48 + 84/126 = 132/126 - 132/126 simplified gives 22/21
- So, 8/21 + 12/18 = 22/21
In mixed form: 11/21
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