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Add 2/5 and 6/21

2/5 + 6/21 is 24/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 21 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
    2/5 = 2 × 21/5 × 21 = 42/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
    6/21 = 6 × 5/21 × 5 = 30/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/105 + 30/105 = 42 + 30/105 = 72/105
  5. 72/105 simplified gives 24/35
  6. So, 2/5 + 6/21 = 24/35

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