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Add 14/35 and 1/21

14/35 + 1/21 is 47/105.

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,
    14/35 = 14 × 3/35 × 3 = 42/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
    1/21 = 1 × 5/21 × 5 = 5/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/105 + 5/105 = 42 + 5/105 = 47/105
  5. So, 14/35 + 1/21 = 47/105

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