Add 21/15 and 10/7
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 1 3/7
21/15 + 10/7 is 99/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 7 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
21/15 = 21 × 7/15 × 7 = 147/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
10/7 = 10 × 15/7 × 15 = 150/105 - Add the two like fractions:
147/105 + 150/105 = 147 + 150/105 = 297/105 - 297/105 simplified gives 99/35
- So, 21/15 + 10/7 = 99/35
In mixed form: 229/35
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