Add 35/21 and 4/6
1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 4/6
35/21 + 4/6 is 7/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 6 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
35/21 = 35 × 2/21 × 2 = 70/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
4/6 = 4 × 7/6 × 7 = 28/42 - Add the two like fractions:
70/42 + 28/42 = 70 + 28/42 = 98/42 - 98/42 simplified gives 7/3
- So, 35/21 + 4/6 = 7/3
In mixed form: 21/3
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