Add 18/30 and 16/21
18/30 + 16/21 is 143/105.
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,
18/30 = 18 × 7/30 × 7 = 126/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
16/21 = 16 × 10/21 × 10 = 160/210 - Add the two like fractions:
126/210 + 160/210 = 126 + 160/210 = 286/210 - 286/210 simplified gives 143/105
- So, 18/30 + 16/21 = 143/105
In mixed form: 138/105
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