Add 21/28 and 4/30
21/28 + 4/30 is 53/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 30 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
21/28 = 21 × 15/28 × 15 = 315/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
4/30 = 4 × 14/30 × 14 = 56/420 - Add the two like fractions:
315/420 + 56/420 = 315 + 56/420 = 371/420 - 371/420 simplified gives 53/60
- So, 21/28 + 4/30 = 53/60
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