Add 6/35 and 2/21
6/35 + 2/21 is 4/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
6/35 = 6 × 3/35 × 3 = 18/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
2/21 = 2 × 5/21 × 5 = 10/105 - Add the two like fractions:
18/105 + 10/105 = 18 + 10/105 = 28/105 - 28/105 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 6/35 + 2/21 = 4/15
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