Add 35/15 and 14/21, Solve 2 5/15 + 14/21 as a fraction

Add 35/15 and 14/21

1^st number: 2 5/15, 2^nd number: 14/21

35/15 + 14/21 is 3/1.

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,
35/15 = 35 × 7/15 × 7 = 245/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
14/21 = 14 × 5/21 × 5 = 70/105
Add the two like fractions:
245/105 + 70/105 = 245 + 70/105 = 315/105
315/105 simplified gives 3/1
So, 35/15 + 14/21 = 3/1

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