Add 2/21 and 30/15
1st number: 2/21, 2nd number: 2 0/15
2/21 + 30/15 is 44/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 15 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
2/21 = 2 × 5/21 × 5 = 10/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
30/15 = 30 × 7/15 × 7 = 210/105 - Add the two like fractions:
10/105 + 210/105 = 10 + 210/105 = 220/105 - 220/105 simplified gives 44/21
- So, 2/21 + 30/15 = 44/21
In mixed form: 22/21
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