Add 2/14 and 21/30
2/14 + 21/30 is 59/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
2/14 = 2 × 15/14 × 15 = 30/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
21/30 = 21 × 7/30 × 7 = 147/210 - Add the two like fractions:
30/210 + 147/210 = 30 + 147/210 = 177/210 - 177/210 simplified gives 59/70
- So, 2/14 + 21/30 = 59/70
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