Add 21/6 and 7/10
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 7/10
216 + 710 is 215.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
216 = 21 × 56 × 5 = 10530 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
710 = 7 × 310 × 3 = 2130 - Add the two like fractions:
10530 + 2130 = 105 + 2130 = 12630 - 126/30 simplified gives 215
- So, 21/6 + 7/10 = 21/5
In mixed form: 415
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