Add 84/35 and 21/6
1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 3 3/6
84/35 + 21/6 is 59/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
84/35 = 84 × 6/35 × 6 = 504/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
21/6 = 21 × 35/6 × 35 = 735/210 - Add the two like fractions:
504/210 + 735/210 = 504 + 735/210 = 1239/210 - 1239/210 simplified gives 59/10
- So, 84/35 + 21/6 = 59/10
In mixed form: 59/10
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