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Add 35/21 and 6/9

1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 6/9

35/21 + 6/9 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 9 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
    35/21 = 35 × 3/21 × 3 = 105/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    6/9 = 6 × 7/9 × 7 = 42/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/63 + 42/63 = 105 + 42/63 = 147/63
  5. 147/63 simplified gives 7/3
  6. So, 35/21 + 6/9 = 7/3
    In mixed form: 21/3

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