Add 12/21 and 6/30
12/21 + 6/30 is 27/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
12/21 = 12 × 10/21 × 10 = 120/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210 - Add the two like fractions:
120/210 + 42/210 = 120 + 42/210 = 162/210 - 162/210 simplified gives 27/35
- So, 12/21 + 6/30 = 27/35
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