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Add 10/35 and 2/21

10/35 + 2/21 is 8/21.

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,
    10/35 = 10 × 3/35 × 3 = 30/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
    2/21 = 2 × 5/21 × 5 = 10/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/105 + 10/105 = 30 + 10/105 = 40/105
  5. 40/105 simplified gives 8/21
  6. So, 10/35 + 2/21 = 8/21

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