Add 2/21 and 48/35
1st number: 2/21, 2nd number: 1 13/35
2/21 + 48/35 is 22/15.
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,
48/35 = 48 × 3/35 × 3 = 144/105 - Add the two like fractions:
10/105 + 144/105 = 10 + 144/105 = 154/105 - 154/105 simplified gives 22/15
- So, 2/21 + 48/35 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15
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