Add 21/35 and 5/9
21/35 + 5/9 is 52/45.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 35/9 × 35 = 175/315 - Add the two like fractions:
189/315 + 175/315 = 189 + 175/315 = 364/315 - 364/315 simplified gives 52/45
- So, 21/35 + 5/9 = 52/45
In mixed form: 17/45
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