Add 5/21 and 5/10
5/21 + 5/10 is 31/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 10 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
5/21 = 5 × 10/21 × 10 = 50/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
5/10 = 5 × 21/10 × 21 = 105/210 - Add the two like fractions:
50/210 + 105/210 = 50 + 105/210 = 155/210 - 155/210 simplified gives 31/42
- So, 5/21 + 5/10 = 31/42
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