Add 21/35 and 10/42
21/35 + 10/42 is 88/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
21/35 = 21 × 6/35 × 6 = 126/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
10/42 = 10 × 5/42 × 5 = 50/210 - Add the two like fractions:
126/210 + 50/210 = 126 + 50/210 = 176/210 - 176/210 simplified gives 88/105
- So, 21/35 + 10/42 = 88/105
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