Add 10/21 and 2/10
10/21 + 2/10 is 71/105.
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,
10/21 = 10 × 10/21 × 10 = 100/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
2/10 = 2 × 21/10 × 21 = 42/210 - Add the two like fractions:
100/210 + 42/210 = 100 + 42/210 = 142/210 - 142/210 simplified gives 71/105
- So, 10/21 + 2/10 = 71/105
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