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Add 5/35 and 21/9

1st number: 5/35, 2nd number: 2 3/9

5/35 + 21/9 is 52/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 9 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    5/35 = 5 × 9/35 × 9 = 45/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    21/9 = 21 × 35/9 × 35 = 735/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/315 + 735/315 = 45 + 735/315 = 780/315
  5. 780/315 simplified gives 52/21
  6. So, 5/35 + 21/9 = 52/21
    In mixed form: 210/21

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