Add 9/21 and 4/6
9/21 + 4/6 is 23/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 6 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
9/21 = 9 × 2/21 × 2 = 18/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
4/6 = 4 × 7/6 × 7 = 28/42 - Add the two like fractions:
18/42 + 28/42 = 18 + 28/42 = 46/42 - 46/42 simplified gives 23/21
- So, 9/21 + 4/6 = 23/21
In mixed form: 12/21
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