Add 21/35 and 12/14
21/35 + 12/14 is 51/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
21/35 = 21 × 2/35 × 2 = 42/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
12/14 = 12 × 5/14 × 5 = 60/70 - Add the two like fractions:
42/70 + 60/70 = 42 + 60/70 = 102/70 - 102/70 simplified gives 51/35
- So, 21/35 + 12/14 = 51/35
In mixed form: 116/35
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