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What is 21/11 + 6/11?

What is 21/11 + 6/11?

Here's how to add

21
11
+
6
11

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

21 + 6 = 27

That gives us an answer of

27
11

Step 2

Can this fraction be reduced?

First, we attempt to divide it by 2...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 3...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 5...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 7...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 11...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 13...

No good. 13 is larger than 11. So we're done reducing.

Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 21/11 + 6/11

21
11
+
6
11
=
27
11
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