Add 70/21 and 21/15
1st number: 3 7/21, 2nd number: 1 6/15
70/21 + 21/15 is 71/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 15 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
70/21 = 70 × 5/21 × 5 = 350/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
21/15 = 21 × 7/15 × 7 = 147/105 - Add the two like fractions:
350/105 + 147/105 = 350 + 147/105 = 497/105 - 497/105 simplified gives 71/15
- So, 70/21 + 21/15 = 71/15
In mixed form: 411/15
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