Add 10/15 and 7/21
10/15 + 7/21 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
10/15 = 10 × 7/15 × 7 = 70/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
7/21 = 7 × 5/21 × 5 = 35/105 - Add the two like fractions:
70/105 + 35/105 = 70 + 35/105 = 105/105 - 105/105 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 10/15 + 7/21 = 1/1
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