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Add 21/35 and 2/6

21/35 + 2/6 is 14/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    21/35 = 21 × 6/35 × 6 = 126/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    2/6 = 2 × 35/6 × 35 = 70/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/210 + 70/210 = 126 + 70/210 = 196/210
  5. 196/210 simplified gives 14/15
  6. So, 21/35 + 2/6 = 14/15

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