Add 4/21 and 2/5
4/21 + 2/5 is 62/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 5 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
4/21 = 4 × 5/21 × 5 = 20/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
2/5 = 2 × 21/5 × 21 = 42/105 - Add the two like fractions:
20/105 + 42/105 = 20 + 42/105 = 62/105 - So, 4/21 + 2/5 = 62/105
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