Add 9/5 and 5/21
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 5/21
9/5 + 5/21 is 214/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
9/5 = 9 × 21/5 × 21 = 189/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
5/21 = 5 × 5/21 × 5 = 25/105 - Add the two like fractions:
189/105 + 25/105 = 189 + 25/105 = 214/105 - So, 9/5 + 5/21 = 214/105
In mixed form: 24/105
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