Add 21/10 and 14/75, Solve 2 1/10 + 14/75 as a fraction

Add 21/10 and 14/75

1^st number: 2 1/10, 2^nd number: 14/75

21/10 + 14/75 is 343/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
21/10 = 21 × 15/10 × 15 = 315/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
14/75 = 14 × 2/75 × 2 = 28/150
Add the two like fractions:
315/150 + 28/150 = 315 + 28/150 = 343/150
So, 21/10 + 14/75 = 343/150
In mixed form: 243/150

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