Add 4/21 and 5/15
4/21 + 5/15 is 11/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 15 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 15 × 7 = 105,
5/15 = 5 × 7/15 × 7 = 35/105 - Add the two like fractions:
20/105 + 35/105 = 20 + 35/105 = 55/105 - 55/105 simplified gives 11/21
- So, 4/21 + 5/15 = 11/21
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