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Add 35/21 and 25/10

1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 2 5/10

35/21 + 25/10 is 25/6.

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,
    25/10 = 25 × 21/10 × 21 = 525/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/210 + 525/210 = 350 + 525/210 = 875/210
  5. 875/210 simplified gives 25/6
  6. So, 35/21 + 25/10 = 25/6
    In mixed form: 41/6

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