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Add 45/6 and 21/35

1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 21/35

45/6 + 21/35 is 81/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    45/6 = 45 × 35/6 × 35 = 1575/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    21/35 = 21 × 6/35 × 6 = 126/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/210 + 126/210 = 1575 + 126/210 = 1701/210
  5. 1701/210 simplified gives 81/10
  6. So, 45/6 + 21/35 = 81/10
    In mixed form: 81/10

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