Add 7/21 and 81/35
1st number: 7/21, 2nd number: 2 11/35
7/21 + 81/35 is 278/105.
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,
7/21 = 7 × 5/21 × 5 = 35/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
81/35 = 81 × 3/35 × 3 = 243/105 - Add the two like fractions:
35/105 + 243/105 = 35 + 243/105 = 278/105 - So, 7/21 + 81/35 = 278/105
In mixed form: 268/105
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