Add 10/30 and 21/84
10/30 + 21/84 is 7/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
10/30 = 10 × 14/30 × 14 = 140/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
21/84 = 21 × 5/84 × 5 = 105/420 - Add the two like fractions:
140/420 + 105/420 = 140 + 105/420 = 245/420 - 245/420 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 10/30 + 21/84 = 7/12
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