Add 3/21 and 9/35
3/21 + 9/35 is 2/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
3/21 = 3 × 5/21 × 5 = 15/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
9/35 = 9 × 3/35 × 3 = 27/105 - Add the two like fractions:
15/105 + 27/105 = 15 + 27/105 = 42/105 - 42/105 simplified gives 2/5
- So, 3/21 + 9/35 = 2/5
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