Add 1/35 and 5/21
1/35 + 5/21 is 4/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
1/35 = 1 × 3/35 × 3 = 3/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
5/21 = 5 × 5/21 × 5 = 25/105 - Add the two like fractions:
3/105 + 25/105 = 3 + 25/105 = 28/105 - 28/105 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 1/35 + 5/21 = 4/15
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