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Add 4/35 and 2/21

4/35 + 2/21 is 22/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 21 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    4/35 = 4 × 3/35 × 3 = 12/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
    2/21 = 2 × 5/21 × 5 = 10/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/105 + 10/105 = 12 + 10/105 = 22/105
  5. So, 4/35 + 2/21 = 22/105

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