Add 9/21 and 12/15
9/21 + 12/15 is 43/35.
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,
9/21 = 9 × 5/21 × 5 = 45/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
12/15 = 12 × 7/15 × 7 = 84/105 - Add the two like fractions:
45/105 + 84/105 = 45 + 84/105 = 129/105 - 129/105 simplified gives 43/35
- So, 9/21 + 12/15 = 43/35
In mixed form: 18/35
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