Add 10/35 and 16/21
10/35 + 16/21 is 22/21.
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,
10/35 = 10 × 3/35 × 3 = 30/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
16/21 = 16 × 5/21 × 5 = 80/105 - Add the two like fractions:
30/105 + 80/105 = 30 + 80/105 = 110/105 - 110/105 simplified gives 22/21
- So, 10/35 + 16/21 = 22/21
In mixed form: 11/21
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