Add 4/21 and 10/5
1st number: 4/21, 2nd number: 2 0/5
4/21 + 10/5 is 46/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 5 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
4/21 = 4 × 5/21 × 5 = 20/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
10/5 = 10 × 21/5 × 21 = 210/105 - Add the two like fractions:
20/105 + 210/105 = 20 + 210/105 = 230/105 - 230/105 simplified gives 46/21
- So, 4/21 + 10/5 = 46/21
In mixed form: 24/21
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