Add 5/3 and 6/21
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 6/21
53 + 621 is 4121.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 21 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
53 = 5 × 73 × 7 = 3521 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 1 = 21,
621 = 6 × 121 × 1 = 621 - Add the two like fractions:
3521 + 621 = 35 + 621 = 4121 - So, 5/3 + 6/21 = 41/21
In mixed form: 12021
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