Add 35/21 and 15/42
1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 15/42
35/21 + 15/42 is 85/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
35/21 = 35 × 2/21 × 2 = 70/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
15/42 = 15 × 1/42 × 1 = 15/42 - Add the two like fractions:
70/42 + 15/42 = 70 + 15/42 = 85/42 - So, 35/21 + 15/42 = 85/42
In mixed form: 21/42
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