Add 9/21 and 2/5
9/21 + 2/5 is 29/35.
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,
9/21 = 9 × 5/21 × 5 = 45/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
2/5 = 2 × 21/5 × 21 = 42/105 - Add the two like fractions:
45/105 + 42/105 = 45 + 42/105 = 87/105 - 87/105 simplified gives 29/35
- So, 9/21 + 2/5 = 29/35
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