Add 21/6 and 6/15
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 6/15
21/6 + 6/15 is 39/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
21/6 = 21 × 5/6 × 5 = 105/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
6/15 = 6 × 2/15 × 2 = 12/30 - Add the two like fractions:
105/30 + 12/30 = 105 + 12/30 = 117/30 - 117/30 simplified gives 39/10
- So, 21/6 + 6/15 = 39/10
In mixed form: 39/10
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