Add 21/6 and 14/35
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 14/35
21/6 + 14/35 is 39/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
21/6 = 21 × 35/6 × 35 = 735/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
14/35 = 14 × 6/35 × 6 = 84/210 - Add the two like fractions:
735/210 + 84/210 = 735 + 84/210 = 819/210 - 819/210 simplified gives 39/10
- So, 21/6 + 14/35 = 39/10
In mixed form: 39/10
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