Add 21/35 and 2/6
21/35 + 2/6 is 14/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
21/35 = 21 × 6/35 × 6 = 126/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
2/6 = 2 × 35/6 × 35 = 70/210 - Add the two like fractions:
126/210 + 70/210 = 126 + 70/210 = 196/210 - 196/210 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 21/35 + 2/6 = 14/15
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