Add 21/6 and 1/5
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 1/5
21/6 + 1/5 is 37/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
21/6 = 21 × 5/6 × 5 = 105/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
1/5 = 1 × 6/5 × 6 = 6/30 - Add the two like fractions:
105/30 + 6/30 = 105 + 6/30 = 111/30 - 111/30 simplified gives 37/10
- So, 21/6 + 1/5 = 37/10
In mixed form: 37/10
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