Add 35/21 and 25/35
1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 25/35
35/21 + 25/35 is 50/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
35/21 = 35 × 5/21 × 5 = 175/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
25/35 = 25 × 3/35 × 3 = 75/105 - Add the two like fractions:
175/105 + 75/105 = 175 + 75/105 = 250/105 - 250/105 simplified gives 50/21
- So, 35/21 + 25/35 = 50/21
In mixed form: 28/21
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