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Add 8/35 and 35/21

1st number: 8/35, 2nd number: 1 14/21

8/35 + 35/21 is 199/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 21 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    8/35 = 8 × 3/35 × 3 = 24/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
    35/21 = 35 × 5/21 × 5 = 175/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/105 + 175/105 = 24 + 175/105 = 199/105
  5. So, 8/35 + 35/21 = 199/105
    In mixed form: 194/105

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