Add 8/10 and 6/21
8/10 + 6/21 is 38/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
8/10 = 8 × 21/10 × 21 = 168/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
6/21 = 6 × 10/21 × 10 = 60/210 - Add the two like fractions:
168/210 + 60/210 = 168 + 60/210 = 228/210 - 228/210 simplified gives 38/35
- So, 8/10 + 6/21 = 38/35
In mixed form: 13/35
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