Add 18/21 and 14/30
18/21 + 14/30 is 139/105.
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,
14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210 - Add the two like fractions:
180/210 + 98/210 = 180 + 98/210 = 278/210 - 278/210 simplified gives 139/105
- So, 18/21 + 14/30 = 139/105
In mixed form: 134/105
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