Add 2/10 and 6/21
2/10 + 6/21 is 17/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
2/10 = 2 × 21/10 × 21 = 42/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
6/21 = 6 × 10/21 × 10 = 60/210 - Add the two like fractions:
42/210 + 60/210 = 42 + 60/210 = 102/210 - 102/210 simplified gives 17/35
- So, 2/10 + 6/21 = 17/35
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