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Add 21/6 and 2/35

1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 2/35

21/6 + 2/35 is 249/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    21/6 = 21 × 35/6 × 35 = 735/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    2/35 = 2 × 6/35 × 6 = 12/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/210 + 12/210 = 735 + 12/210 = 747/210
  5. 747/210 simplified gives 249/70
  6. So, 21/6 + 2/35 = 249/70
    In mixed form: 339/70

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