Add 10/30 and 16/21
10/30 + 16/21 is 23/21.
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,
10/30 = 10 × 7/30 × 7 = 70/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
16/21 = 16 × 10/21 × 10 = 160/210 - Add the two like fractions:
70/210 + 160/210 = 70 + 160/210 = 230/210 - 230/210 simplified gives 23/21
- So, 10/30 + 16/21 = 23/21
In mixed form: 12/21
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