Add 3/35 and 6/21
3/35 + 6/21 is 13/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
3/35 = 3 × 3/35 × 3 = 9/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
6/21 = 6 × 5/21 × 5 = 30/105 - Add the two like fractions:
9/105 + 30/105 = 9 + 30/105 = 39/105 - 39/105 simplified gives 13/35
- So, 3/35 + 6/21 = 13/35
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