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Add 1/30 and 15/21

1/30 + 15/21 is 157/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    1/30 = 1 × 7/30 × 7 = 7/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    15/21 = 15 × 10/21 × 10 = 150/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/210 + 150/210 = 7 + 150/210 = 157/210
  5. So, 1/30 + 15/21 = 157/210

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