Add 18/21 and 12/30
18/21 + 12/30 is 44/35.
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,
18/21 = 18 × 10/21 × 10 = 180/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
12/30 = 12 × 7/30 × 7 = 84/210 - Add the two like fractions:
180/210 + 84/210 = 180 + 84/210 = 264/210 - 264/210 simplified gives 44/35
- So, 18/21 + 12/30 = 44/35
In mixed form: 19/35
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