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Add 14/30 and 21/9

1st number: 14/30, 2nd number: 2 3/9

14/30 + 21/9 is 14/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    14/30 = 14 × 3/30 × 3 = 42/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    21/9 = 21 × 10/9 × 10 = 210/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/90 + 210/90 = 42 + 210/90 = 252/90
  5. 252/90 simplified gives 14/5
  6. So, 14/30 + 21/9 = 14/5
    In mixed form: 24/5

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