Add 45/21 and 10/14
1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 10/14
45/21 + 10/14 is 20/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
45/21 = 45 × 2/21 × 2 = 90/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
10/14 = 10 × 3/14 × 3 = 30/42 - Add the two like fractions:
90/42 + 30/42 = 90 + 30/42 = 120/42 - 120/42 simplified gives 20/7
- So, 45/21 + 10/14 = 20/7
In mixed form: 26/7
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