Add 35/21 and 3/8
1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 3/8
35/21 + 3/8 is 49/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
35/21 = 35 × 8/21 × 8 = 280/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
3/8 = 3 × 21/8 × 21 = 63/168 - Add the two like fractions:
280/168 + 63/168 = 280 + 63/168 = 343/168 - 343/168 simplified gives 49/24
- So, 35/21 + 3/8 = 49/24
In mixed form: 21/24
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