Add 1/21 and 30/49
1/21 + 30/49 is 97/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
1/21 = 1 × 7/21 × 7 = 7/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
30/49 = 30 × 3/49 × 3 = 90/147 - Add the two like fractions:
7/147 + 90/147 = 7 + 90/147 = 97/147 - So, 1/21 + 30/49 = 97/147
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