Add 6/21 and 21/70
6/21 + 21/70 is 41/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 70 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 70 × 3 = 210,
21/70 = 21 × 3/70 × 3 = 63/210 - Add the two like fractions:
60/210 + 63/210 = 60 + 63/210 = 123/210 - 123/210 simplified gives 41/70
- So, 6/21 + 21/70 = 41/70
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