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Add 35/21 and 20/10

1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 2 0/10

35/21 + 20/10 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    35/21 = 35 × 10/21 × 10 = 350/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
    20/10 = 20 × 21/10 × 21 = 420/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/210 + 420/210 = 350 + 420/210 = 770/210
  5. 770/210 simplified gives 11/3
  6. So, 35/21 + 20/10 = 11/3
    In mixed form: 32/3

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