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Add 6/5 and 4/21

1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 4/21

6/5 + 4/21 is 146/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 21 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
    6/5 = 6 × 21/5 × 21 = 126/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
    4/21 = 4 × 5/21 × 5 = 20/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/105 + 20/105 = 126 + 20/105 = 146/105
  5. So, 6/5 + 4/21 = 146/105
    In mixed form: 141/105

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