Add 1/7 and 5/30
1/7 + 5/30 is 13/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
1/7 = 1 × 30/7 × 30 = 30/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210 - Add the two like fractions:
30/210 + 35/210 = 30 + 35/210 = 65/210 - 65/210 simplified gives 13/42
- So, 1/7 + 5/30 = 13/42
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