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Add 21/15 and 8/6

1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 1 2/6

21/15 + 8/6 is 41/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    21/15 = 21 × 2/15 × 2 = 42/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    8/6 = 8 × 5/6 × 5 = 40/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/30 + 40/30 = 42 + 40/30 = 82/30
  5. 82/30 simplified gives 41/15
  6. So, 21/15 + 8/6 = 41/15
    In mixed form: 211/15

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