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Add 35/10 and 54/21

1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 2 12/21

35/10 + 54/21 is 85/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 21 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
    35/10 = 35 × 21/10 × 21 = 735/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    54/21 = 54 × 10/21 × 10 = 540/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/210 + 540/210 = 735 + 540/210 = 1275/210
  5. 1275/210 simplified gives 85/14
  6. So, 35/10 + 54/21 = 85/14
    In mixed form: 61/14

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