Add 21/35 and 9/18
21/35 + 9/18 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
21/35 = 21 × 18/35 × 18 = 378/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
9/18 = 9 × 35/18 × 35 = 315/630 - Add the two like fractions:
378/630 + 315/630 = 378 + 315/630 = 693/630 - 693/630 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 21/35 + 9/18 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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