Add 21/42 and 14/35
21/42 + 14/35 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
21/42 = 21 × 5/42 × 5 = 105/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
14/35 = 14 × 6/35 × 6 = 84/210 - Add the two like fractions:
105/210 + 84/210 = 105 + 84/210 = 189/210 - 189/210 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 21/42 + 14/35 = 9/10
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