Add 21/4 and 15/21
1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 15/21
21/4 + 15/21 is 167/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
21/4 = 21 × 21/4 × 21 = 441/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
15/21 = 15 × 4/21 × 4 = 60/84 - Add the two like fractions:
441/84 + 60/84 = 441 + 60/84 = 501/84 - 501/84 simplified gives 167/28
- So, 21/4 + 15/21 = 167/28
In mixed form: 527/28
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