Add 21/35 and 15/21
21/35 + 15/21 is 46/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
21/35 = 21 × 3/35 × 3 = 63/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
15/21 = 15 × 5/21 × 5 = 75/105 - Add the two like fractions:
63/105 + 75/105 = 63 + 75/105 = 138/105 - 138/105 simplified gives 46/35
- So, 21/35 + 15/21 = 46/35
In mixed form: 111/35
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