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Add 2/21 and 2/35

2/21 + 2/35 is 16/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
    2/21 = 2 × 5/21 × 5 = 10/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    2/35 = 2 × 3/35 × 3 = 6/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/105 + 6/105 = 10 + 6/105 = 16/105
  5. So, 2/21 + 2/35 = 16/105

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