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Add 2/5 and 21/35

2/5 + 21/35 is 1/1.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 35 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    2/5 = 2 × 7/5 × 7 = 14/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    21/35 = 21 × 1/35 × 1 = 21/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/35 + 21/35 = 14 + 21/35 = 35/35
  5. 35/35 simplified gives 1/1
  6. So, 2/5 + 21/35 = 1/1

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