Add 6/21 and 12/10
1st number: 6/21, 2nd number: 1 2/10
6/21 + 12/10 is 52/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 10 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
6/21 = 6 × 10/21 × 10 = 60/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
12/10 = 12 × 21/10 × 21 = 252/210 - Add the two like fractions:
60/210 + 252/210 = 60 + 252/210 = 312/210 - 312/210 simplified gives 52/35
- So, 6/21 + 12/10 = 52/35
In mixed form: 117/35
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