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Add 9/5 and 21/7

1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 3 0/7

9/5 + 21/7 is 24/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    9/5 = 9 × 7/5 × 7 = 63/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    21/7 = 21 × 5/7 × 5 = 105/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/35 + 105/35 = 63 + 105/35 = 168/35
  5. 168/35 simplified gives 24/5
  6. So, 9/5 + 21/7 = 24/5
    In mixed form: 44/5

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