Add 75/21 and 6/35
1st number: 3 12/21, 2nd number: 6/35
75/21 + 6/35 is 131/35.
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,
75/21 = 75 × 5/21 × 5 = 375/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
6/35 = 6 × 3/35 × 3 = 18/105 - Add the two like fractions:
375/105 + 18/105 = 375 + 18/105 = 393/105 - 393/105 simplified gives 131/35
- So, 75/21 + 6/35 = 131/35
In mixed form: 326/35
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