Identify common denominator: Identify the common denominator for 101 and 21. The least common denominator (LCD) for 10 and 2 is 10.
Convert to common denominator: Convert 21 to a fraction with the common denominator of 10.21 is equivalent to 105 because 1×5=5 and 2×5=10.
Add fractions: Add the two fractions with the common denominator. 101+105=10(1+5)
Perform addition: Perform the addition in the numerator. 1+5=6
Write as fraction: Write the result as a fraction. 106
Simplify fraction: Simplify the fraction if possible. 106 can be simplified to 53 because both the numerator and the denominator can be divided by 2.
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