Add 63/21 and 14/35
1st number: 3 0/21, 2nd number: 14/35
63/21 + 14/35 is 17/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
63/21 = 63 × 5/21 × 5 = 315/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
14/35 = 14 × 3/35 × 3 = 42/105 - Add the two like fractions:
315/105 + 42/105 = 315 + 42/105 = 357/105 - 357/105 simplified gives 17/5
- So, 63/21 + 14/35 = 17/5
In mixed form: 32/5
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