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Add 35/4 and 18/21

1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 18/21

35/4 + 18/21 is 269/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 21 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    35/4 = 35 × 21/4 × 21 = 735/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
    18/21 = 18 × 4/21 × 4 = 72/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/84 + 72/84 = 735 + 72/84 = 807/84
  5. 807/84 simplified gives 269/28
  6. So, 35/4 + 18/21 = 269/28
    In mixed form: 917/28

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