Add 2/21 and 8/15
2/21 + 8/15 is 22/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 15 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 15 × 7 = 105,
8/15 = 8 × 7/15 × 7 = 56/105 - Add the two like fractions:
10/105 + 56/105 = 10 + 56/105 = 66/105 - 66/105 simplified gives 22/35
- So, 2/21 + 8/15 = 22/35
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