Add 8/21 and 2/15
8/21 + 2/15 is 18/35.
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,
8/21 = 8 × 5/21 × 5 = 40/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
2/15 = 2 × 7/15 × 7 = 14/105 - Add the two like fractions:
40/105 + 14/105 = 40 + 14/105 = 54/105 - 54/105 simplified gives 18/35
- So, 8/21 + 2/15 = 18/35
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