Add 21/9 and 5/35, Solve 2 3/9 + 5/35 as a fraction

Add 21/9 and 5/35

1^st number: 2 3/9, 2^nd number: 5/35

21/9 + 5/35 is 52/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
21/9 = 21 × 35/9 × 35 = 735/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
5/35 = 5 × 9/35 × 9 = 45/315
Add the two like fractions:
735/315 + 45/315 = 735 + 45/315 = 780/315
780/315 simplified gives 52/21
So, 21/9 + 5/35 = 52/21
In mixed form: 210/21

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