Add 5/15 and 3/21
5/15 + 3/21 is 10/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
5/15 = 5 × 7/15 × 7 = 35/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
3/21 = 3 × 5/21 × 5 = 15/105 - Add the two like fractions:
35/105 + 15/105 = 35 + 15/105 = 50/105 - 50/105 simplified gives 10/21
- So, 5/15 + 3/21 = 10/21
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