Add 21/35 and 20/9
1st number: 21/35, 2nd number: 2 2/9
21/35 + 20/9 is 127/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
21/35 = 21 × 9/35 × 9 = 189/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
20/9 = 20 × 35/9 × 35 = 700/315 - Add the two like fractions:
189/315 + 700/315 = 189 + 700/315 = 889/315 - 889/315 simplified gives 127/45
- So, 21/35 + 20/9 = 127/45
In mixed form: 237/45
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