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

Add 21/10 and 2/21

1^st number: 2 1/10, 2^nd number: 2/21

21/10 + 2/21 is 461/210.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
21/10 = 21 × 21/10 × 21 = 441/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
2/21 = 2 × 10/21 × 10 = 20/210
Add the two like fractions:
441/210 + 20/210 = 441 + 20/210 = 461/210
So, 21/10 + 2/21 = 461/210
In mixed form: 241/210

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