Add 21/15 and 8/35
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 8/35
21/15 + 8/35 is 57/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 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 35 × 3 = 105,
8/35 = 8 × 3/35 × 3 = 24/105 - Add the two like fractions:
147/105 + 24/105 = 147 + 24/105 = 171/105 - 171/105 simplified gives 57/35
- So, 21/15 + 8/35 = 57/35
In mixed form: 122/35
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