Add 12/30 and 5/21
12/30 + 5/21 is 67/105.
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,
12/30 = 12 × 7/30 × 7 = 84/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
5/21 = 5 × 10/21 × 10 = 50/210 - Add the two like fractions:
84/210 + 50/210 = 84 + 50/210 = 134/210 - 134/210 simplified gives 67/105
- So, 12/30 + 5/21 = 67/105
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