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Add 1/35 and 42/21

1st number: 1/35, 2nd number: 2 0/21

1/35 + 42/21 is 71/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 21 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    1/35 = 1 × 3/35 × 3 = 3/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
    42/21 = 42 × 5/21 × 5 = 210/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/105 + 210/105 = 3 + 210/105 = 213/105
  5. 213/105 simplified gives 71/35
  6. So, 1/35 + 42/21 = 71/35
    In mixed form: 21/35

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