Add 8/21 and 21/12
1st number: 8/21, 2nd number: 1 9/12
8/21 + 21/12 is 179/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
8/21 = 8 × 4/21 × 4 = 32/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
21/12 = 21 × 7/12 × 7 = 147/84 - Add the two like fractions:
32/84 + 147/84 = 32 + 147/84 = 179/84 - So, 8/21 + 21/12 = 179/84
In mixed form: 211/84
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