Add 3/15 and 7/21
3/15 + 7/21 is 8/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
3/15 = 3 × 7/15 × 7 = 21/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
7/21 = 7 × 5/21 × 5 = 35/105 - Add the two like fractions:
21/105 + 35/105 = 21 + 35/105 = 56/105 - 56/105 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 3/15 + 7/21 = 8/15
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