Add 10/6 and 21/35
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 21/35
10/6 + 21/35 is 34/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
10/6 = 10 × 35/6 × 35 = 350/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
21/35 = 21 × 6/35 × 6 = 126/210 - Add the two like fractions:
350/210 + 126/210 = 350 + 126/210 = 476/210 - 476/210 simplified gives 34/15
- So, 10/6 + 21/35 = 34/15
In mixed form: 24/15
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