Add 6/21 and 49/15
1st number: 6/21, 2nd number: 3 4/15
6/21 + 49/15 is 373/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 15 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
6/21 = 6 × 5/21 × 5 = 30/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
49/15 = 49 × 7/15 × 7 = 343/105 - Add the two like fractions:
30/105 + 343/105 = 30 + 343/105 = 373/105 - So, 6/21 + 49/15 = 373/105
In mixed form: 358/105
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