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Add 35/8 and 6/21

1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 6/21

35/8 + 6/21 is 261/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 21 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    35/8 = 35 × 21/8 × 21 = 735/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
    6/21 = 6 × 8/21 × 8 = 48/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/168 + 48/168 = 735 + 48/168 = 783/168
  5. 783/168 simplified gives 261/56
  6. So, 35/8 + 6/21 = 261/56
    In mixed form: 437/56

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