Add 21/5 and 35/45
1st number: 4 1/5, 2nd number: 35/45
21/5 + 35/45 is 224/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
21/5 = 21 × 9/5 × 9 = 189/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
35/45 = 35 × 1/45 × 1 = 35/45 - Add the two like fractions:
189/45 + 35/45 = 189 + 35/45 = 224/45 - So, 21/5 + 35/45 = 224/45
In mixed form: 444/45
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