Add 7/3 and 21/45
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 21/45
7/3 + 21/45 is 14/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
7/3 = 7 × 15/3 × 15 = 105/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
21/45 = 21 × 1/45 × 1 = 21/45 - Add the two like fractions:
105/45 + 21/45 = 105 + 21/45 = 126/45 - 126/45 simplified gives 14/5
- So, 7/3 + 21/45 = 14/5
In mixed form: 24/5
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