Add 14/30 and 4/21
14/30 + 4/21 is 23/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
4/21 = 4 × 10/21 × 10 = 40/210 - Add the two like fractions:
98/210 + 40/210 = 98 + 40/210 = 138/210 - 138/210 simplified gives 23/35
- So, 14/30 + 4/21 = 23/35
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