Add 2/21 and 24/35
2/21 + 24/35 is 82/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
2/21 = 2 × 5/21 × 5 = 10/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
24/35 = 24 × 3/35 × 3 = 72/105 - Add the two like fractions:
10/105 + 72/105 = 10 + 72/105 = 82/105 - So, 2/21 + 24/35 = 82/105
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